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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,235.11, 861,286.99 and 153,543.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,235.11, 861,286.99 and 153,543.79 is: 230,298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,235.11 : 861,286.99 = 153,543.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,235.11/861,286.99 = 153,543.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,235.11x = 861,286.99 × 153,543.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,235.11x = 132,245,264,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,245,264,858.20/574,235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,298.12

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