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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,858.07, 863,953.11 and 176,557.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,858.07, 863,953.11 and 176,557.77 is: 264,887.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,858.07 : 863,953.11 = 176,557.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,858.07/863,953.11 = 176,557.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,858.07x = 863,953.11 × 176,557.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,858.07x = 152,537,634,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,537,634,486.17/575,858.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,887.55

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