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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,992.96, 861,183.19 and 254,100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,992.96, 861,183.19 and 254,100.70 is: 381,236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,992.96 : 861,183.19 = 254,100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,992.96/861,183.19 = 254,100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,992.96x = 861,183.19 × 254,100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,992.96x = 218,827,247,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,827,247,957.18/573,992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,236.82

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