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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,858.06, 863,953.12 and 176,557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,858.06, 863,953.12 and 176,557.76 is: 264,887.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,858.06 : 863,953.12 = 176,557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,858.06/863,953.12 = 176,557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,858.06x = 863,953.12 × 176,557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,858.06x = 152,537,627,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,537,627,612.21/575,858.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,887.54

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