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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,002.46, 863,971.32 and 176,642.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,002.46, 863,971.32 and 176,642.12 is: 264,953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,002.46 : 863,971.32 = 176,642.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,002.46/863,971.32 = 176,642.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,002.46x = 863,971.32 × 176,642.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,002.46x = 152,613,725,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,613,725,584.00/576,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,953.25

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