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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,003.01, 861,129.08 and 174,633.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,003.01, 861,129.08 and 174,633.41 is: 261,988.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,003.01 : 861,129.08 = 174,633.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,003.01/861,129.08 = 174,633.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,003.01x = 861,129.08 × 174,633.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,003.01x = 150,381,902,511.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,381,902,511.75/574,003.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,988.01

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