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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,034.09, 860,492.84 and 274,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,034.09, 860,492.84 and 274,436.96 is: 411,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,034.09 : 860,492.84 = 274,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,034.09/860,492.84 = 274,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,034.09x = 860,492.84 × 274,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,034.09x = 236,151,033,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,151,033,436.72/574,034.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,388.52

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