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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,855.06, 863,948.61 and 176,554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,855.06, 863,948.61 and 176,554.76 is: 264,883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,855.06 : 863,948.61 = 176,554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,855.06/863,948.61 = 176,554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,855.06x = 863,948.61 × 176,554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,855.06x = 152,534,235,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,534,235,171.14/575,855.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,883.04

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