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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,196.14, 861,294.25 and 237,245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,196.14, 861,294.25 and 237,245.48 is: 355,868.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,196.14 : 861,294.25 = 237,245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,196.14/861,294.25 = 237,245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,196.14x = 861,294.25 × 237,245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,196.14x = 204,338,162,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,338,162,269.79/574,196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,868.23

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