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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,140.67, 861,259.61 and 174,784.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,140.67, 861,259.61 and 174,784.75 is: 262,191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,140.67 : 861,259.61 = 174,784.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,140.67/861,259.61 = 174,784.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,140.67x = 861,259.61 × 174,784.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,140.67x = 150,535,045,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,535,045,618.95/574,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,191.92

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