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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,954.37, 864,097.38 and 176,653.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,954.37, 864,097.38 and 176,653.71 is: 265,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,954.37 : 864,097.38 = 176,653.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,954.37/864,097.38 = 176,653.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,954.37x = 864,097.38 × 176,653.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,954.37x = 152,646,007,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,646,007,978.28/575,954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,031.43

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