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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,186.15, 859,779.21 and 257,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,186.15, 859,779.21 and 257,274 is: 385,910.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,186.15 : 859,779.21 = 257,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,186.15/859,779.21 = 257,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,186.15x = 859,779.21 × 257,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,186.15x = 221,198,836,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,198,836,473.54/573,186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,910.99

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