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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,003.67, 861,013.79 and 200,026.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,003.67, 861,013.79 and 200,026.67 is: 300,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,003.67 : 861,013.79 = 200,026.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,003.67/861,013.79 = 200,026.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,003.67x = 861,013.79 × 200,026.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,003.67x = 172,225,721,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,225,721,237.78/574,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,042.89

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