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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,145.76, 861,306.16 and 293,568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,145.76, 861,306.16 and 293,568.24 is: 440,397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,145.76 : 861,306.16 = 293,568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,145.76/861,306.16 = 293,568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,145.76x = 861,306.16 × 293,568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,145.76x = 252,852,133,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,852,133,492.36/574,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,397.11

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