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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,088.16, 861,325.96 and 254,196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,088.16, 861,325.96 and 254,196.36 is: 381,380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,088.16 : 861,325.96 = 254,196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,088.16/861,325.96 = 254,196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,088.16x = 861,325.96 × 254,196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,088.16x = 218,945,923,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,945,923,805.51/574,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,380.32

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