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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,314.73, 864,600.62 and 176,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,314.73, 864,600.62 and 176,995.80 is: 265,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,314.73 : 864,600.62 = 176,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,314.73/864,600.62 = 176,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,314.73x = 864,600.62 × 176,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,314.73x = 153,030,677,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,030,677,532.42/576,314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,533.17

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