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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,087.16, 861,324.46 and 254,195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,087.16, 861,324.46 and 254,195.36 is: 381,378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,087.16 : 861,324.46 = 254,195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,087.16/861,324.46 = 254,195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,087.16x = 861,324.46 × 254,195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,087.16x = 218,944,681,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,944,681,186.51/574,087.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,378.82

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