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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,990.37, 868,452.62 and 174,173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,990.37, 868,452.62 and 174,173.97 is: 261,251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,990.37 : 868,452.62 = 174,173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,990.37/868,452.62 = 174,173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,990.37x = 868,452.62 × 174,173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,990.37x = 151,261,839,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,261,839,711.43/578,990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,251.05

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