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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,821.68, 863,858.88 and 176,492.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,821.68, 863,858.88 and 176,492.52 is: 264,777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,821.68 : 863,858.88 = 176,492.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,821.68/863,858.88 = 176,492.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,821.68x = 863,858.88 × 176,492.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,821.68x = 152,464,630,655.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,464,630,655.58/575,821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,777.51

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