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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,983.42, 863,987.57 and 176,615.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,983.42, 863,987.57 and 176,615.35 is: 264,926.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,983.42 : 863,987.57 = 176,615.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,983.42/863,987.57 = 176,615.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,983.42x = 863,987.57 × 176,615.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,983.42x = 152,593,467,071.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,593,467,071.20/575,983.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,926.84

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