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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,229.62, 861,278.82 and 153,538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,229.62, 861,278.82 and 153,538.30 is: 230,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,229.62 : 861,278.82 = 153,538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,229.62/861,278.82 = 153,538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,229.62x = 861,278.82 × 153,538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,229.62x = 132,239,285,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,239,285,848.81/574,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,289.91

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