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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,150.39, 861,542.70 and 237,112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,150.39, 861,542.70 and 237,112.63 is: 355,799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,150.39 : 861,542.70 = 237,112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,150.39/861,542.70 = 237,112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,150.39x = 861,542.70 × 237,112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,150.39x = 204,282,651,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,282,651,146.59/574,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,799.90

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