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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,234.74, 864,354.16 and 176,875.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,234.74, 864,354.16 and 176,875.54 is: 265,313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,234.74 : 864,354.16 = 176,875.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,234.74/864,354.16 = 176,875.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,234.74x = 864,354.16 × 176,875.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,234.74x = 152,883,108,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,883,108,801.25/576,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,313.94

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