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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,563.03, 867,676.98 and 173,738.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,563.03, 867,676.98 and 173,738.89 is: 260,558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,563.03 : 867,676.98 = 173,738.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,563.03/867,676.98 = 173,738.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,563.03x = 867,676.98 × 173,738.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,563.03x = 150,749,237,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,749,237,119.87/578,563.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,558.02

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