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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,064.16, 861,290.87 and 254,171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,064.16, 861,290.87 and 254,171.98 is: 381,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,064.16 : 861,290.87 = 254,171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,064.16/861,290.87 = 254,171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,064.16x = 861,290.87 × 254,171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,064.16x = 218,916,002,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,916,002,359.74/574,064.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,344.14

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