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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,786.05, 863,647.90 and 176,427.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,786.05, 863,647.90 and 176,427.97 is: 264,632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,786.05 : 863,647.90 = 176,427.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,786.05/863,647.90 = 176,427.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,786.05x = 863,647.90 × 176,427.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,786.05x = 152,371,643,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,371,643,191.57/575,786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,632.40

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