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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,989.62, 868,451.49 and 174,173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,989.62, 868,451.49 and 174,173.22 is: 261,249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,989.62 : 868,451.49 = 174,173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,989.62/868,451.49 = 174,173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,989.62x = 868,451.49 × 174,173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,989.62x = 151,260,992,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,260,992,427.10/578,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,249.92

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