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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,068.31, 861,297.05 and 254,176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,068.31, 861,297.05 and 254,176.13 is: 381,350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,068.31 : 861,297.05 = 254,176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,068.31/861,297.05 = 254,176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,068.31x = 861,297.05 × 254,176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,068.31x = 218,921,147,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,921,147,463.56/574,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,350.34

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