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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,999.85, 861,193.53 and 254,107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,999.85, 861,193.53 and 254,107.59 is: 381,247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,999.85 : 861,193.53 = 254,107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,999.85/861,193.53 = 254,107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,999.85x = 861,193.53 × 254,107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,999.85x = 218,835,808,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,835,808,487.74/573,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,247.15

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