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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,572.52, 867,691.15 and 173,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,572.52, 867,691.15 and 173,748.40 is: 260,572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,572.52 : 867,691.15 = 173,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,572.52/867,691.15 = 173,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,572.52x = 867,691.15 × 173,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,572.52x = 150,759,946,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,759,946,403.06/578,572.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,572.25

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