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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,251.75, 861,772.10 and 200,274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,251.75, 861,772.10 and 200,274.75 is: 300,549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,251.75 : 861,772.10 = 200,274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,251.75/861,772.10 = 200,274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,251.75x = 861,772.10 × 200,274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,251.75x = 172,591,190,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,591,190,883.10/574,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,549.70

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