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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,565.54, 867,680.76 and 173,741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,565.54, 867,680.76 and 173,741.43 is: 260,561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,565.54 : 867,680.76 = 173,741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,565.54/867,680.76 = 173,741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,565.54x = 867,680.76 × 173,741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,565.54x = 150,752,096,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,752,096,025.89/578,565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,561.83

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