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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,257.07, 861,580.41 and 254,365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,257.07, 861,580.41 and 254,365.93 is: 381,635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,257.07 : 861,580.41 = 254,365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,257.07/861,580.41 = 254,365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,257.07x = 861,580.41 × 254,365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,257.07x = 219,156,702,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,156,702,259.43/574,257.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,635.18

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