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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,982.96, 863,986.88 and 176,614.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,982.96, 863,986.88 and 176,614.89 is: 264,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,982.96 : 863,986.88 = 176,614.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,982.96/863,986.88 = 176,614.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,982.96x = 863,986.88 × 176,614.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,982.96x = 152,592,944,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,592,944,974.23/575,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,926.15

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