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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,393.99, 868,924.94 and 174,625.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,393.99, 868,924.94 and 174,625.38 is: 261,888.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,393.99 : 868,924.94 = 174,625.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,393.99/868,924.94 = 174,625.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,393.99x = 868,924.94 × 174,625.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,393.99x = 151,736,346,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,736,346,965.85/579,393.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,888.02

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