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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,033.24, 861,581.90 and 289,923.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,033.24, 861,581.90 and 289,923.31 is: 435,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,033.24 : 861,581.90 = 289,923.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,033.24/861,581.90 = 289,923.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,033.24x = 861,581.90 × 289,923.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,033.24x = 249,792,676,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,792,676,284.09/574,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,153.68

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