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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,149.89, 861,541.95 and 237,112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,149.89, 861,541.95 and 237,112.13 is: 355,799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,149.89 : 861,541.95 = 237,112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,149.89/861,541.95 = 237,112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,149.89x = 861,541.95 × 237,112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,149.89x = 204,282,042,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,282,042,541.14/574,149.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,799.15

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