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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,567.80, 867,684.13 and 173,743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,567.80, 867,684.13 and 173,743.68 is: 260,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,567.80 : 867,684.13 = 173,743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,567.80/867,684.13 = 173,743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,567.80x = 867,684.13 × 173,743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,567.80x = 150,754,633,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,754,633,389.44/578,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,565.20

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