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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,874.27, 863,977.32 and 176,573.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,874.27, 863,977.32 and 176,573.88 is: 264,911.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,874.27 : 863,977.32 = 176,573.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,874.27/863,977.32 = 176,573.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,874.27x = 863,977.32 × 176,573.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,874.27x = 152,555,827,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,555,827,624.40/575,874.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,911.69

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