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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,063.04, 864,254.88 and 176,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,063.04, 864,254.88 and 176,716.72 is: 265,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,063.04 : 864,254.88 = 176,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,063.04/864,254.88 = 176,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,063.04x = 864,254.88 × 176,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,063.04x = 152,728,287,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,728,287,637.59/576,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,124.26

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