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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,055.69, 861,278.12 and 254,163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,055.69, 861,278.12 and 254,163.44 is: 381,331.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,055.69 : 861,278.12 = 254,163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,055.69/861,278.12 = 254,163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,055.69x = 861,278.12 × 254,163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,055.69x = 218,905,404,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,905,404,198.73/574,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,331.31

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