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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,004.68, 860,694.36 and 371,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,004.68, 860,694.36 and 371,573.56 is: 557,157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,004.68 : 860,694.36 = 371,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,004.68/860,694.36 = 371,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,004.68x = 860,694.36 × 371,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,004.68x = 319,811,267,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,811,267,417.12/574,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,157.94

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