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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,979.41, 863,981.56 and 176,611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,979.41, 863,981.56 and 176,611.34 is: 264,920.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,979.41 : 863,981.56 = 176,611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,979.41/863,981.56 = 176,611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,979.41x = 863,981.56 × 176,611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,979.41x = 152,588,936,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,588,936,726.98/575,979.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,920.82

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