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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,028.61, 864,048.05 and 176,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,028.61, 864,048.05 and 176,671.25 is: 265,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,028.61 : 864,048.05 = 176,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,028.61/864,048.05 = 176,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,028.61x = 864,048.05 × 176,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,028.61x = 152,652,449,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,652,449,053.56/576,028.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,008.45

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