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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,217.78, 861,451.21 and 174,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,217.78, 861,451.21 and 174,848.09 is: 262,310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,217.78 : 861,451.21 = 174,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,217.78/861,451.21 = 174,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,217.78x = 861,451.21 × 174,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,217.78x = 150,623,098,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,623,098,696.69/574,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,310.06

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