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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,812.68, 863,845.38 and 176,483.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,812.68, 863,845.38 and 176,483.49 is: 264,763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,812.68 : 863,845.38 = 176,483.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,812.68/863,845.38 = 176,483.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,812.68x = 863,845.38 × 176,483.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,812.68x = 152,454,447,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,454,447,482.78/575,812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,763.96

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