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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,860.57, 863,956.86 and 176,560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,860.57, 863,956.86 and 176,560.27 is: 264,891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,860.57 : 863,956.86 = 176,560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,860.57/863,956.86 = 176,560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,860.57x = 863,956.86 × 176,560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,860.57x = 152,540,456,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,540,456,469.95/575,860.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,891.30

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