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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,265.46, 864,247.57 and 171,348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,265.46, 864,247.57 and 171,348.62 is: 256,978.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,265.46 : 864,247.57 = 171,348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,265.46/864,247.57 = 171,348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,265.46x = 864,247.57 × 171,348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,265.46x = 148,087,628,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,087,628,457.85/576,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,978.14

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