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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,758.91, 869,645.07 and 174,954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,758.91, 869,645.07 and 174,954.63 is: 262,433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,758.91 : 869,645.07 = 174,954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,758.91/869,645.07 = 174,954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,758.91x = 869,645.07 × 174,954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,758.91x = 152,148,431,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,148,431,453.17/579,758.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,433.97

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