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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,999.40, 863,999.10 and 176,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,999.40, 863,999.10 and 176,701.80 is: 265,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,999.40 : 863,999.10 = 176,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,999.40/863,999.10 = 176,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,999.40x = 863,999.10 × 176,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,999.40x = 152,670,196,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,670,196,168.38/575,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,052.70

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