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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,985.48, 863,945.90 and 176,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,985.48, 863,945.90 and 176,625.16 is: 264,927.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,985.48 : 863,945.90 = 176,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,985.48/863,945.90 = 176,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,985.48x = 863,945.90 × 176,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,985.48x = 152,594,580,438.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,594,580,438.20/575,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,927.82

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