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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,062.57, 864,016.97 and 171,247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,062.57, 864,016.97 and 171,247.19 is: 256,847.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,062.57 : 864,016.97 = 171,247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,062.57/864,016.97 = 171,247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,062.57x = 864,016.97 × 171,247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,062.57x = 147,960,473,048.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,960,473,048.49/576,062.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,847.92

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