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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,968.23, 863,919.99 and 176,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,968.23, 863,919.99 and 176,607.90 is: 264,901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,968.23 : 863,919.99 = 176,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,968.23/863,919.99 = 176,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,968.23x = 863,919.99 × 176,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,968.23x = 152,575,095,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,575,095,201.92/575,968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,901.93

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