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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,884.58, 860,906.56 and 254,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,884.58, 860,906.56 and 254,011.13 is: 381,051.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,884.58 : 860,906.56 = 254,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,884.58/860,906.56 = 254,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,884.58x = 860,906.56 × 254,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,884.58x = 218,679,848,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,679,848,130.01/573,884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,051.97

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