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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,807.13, 863,679.53 and 176,449.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,807.13, 863,679.53 and 176,449.05 is: 264,664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,807.13 : 863,679.53 = 176,449.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,807.13/863,679.53 = 176,449.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,807.13x = 863,679.53 × 176,449.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,807.13x = 152,395,432,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,395,432,572.95/575,807.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,664.02

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