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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,394, 867,717.36 and 173,568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,394, 867,717.36 and 173,568.96 is: 260,391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,394 : 867,717.36 = 173,568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,394/867,717.36 = 173,568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,394x = 867,717.36 × 173,568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,394x = 150,608,799,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,608,799,749.15/578,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,391.36

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