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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,266.41, 859,894.66 and 404,869.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,266.41, 859,894.66 and 404,869.59 is: 606,243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,266.41 : 859,894.66 = 404,869.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,266.41/859,894.66 = 404,869.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,266.41x = 859,894.66 × 404,869.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,266.41x = 348,145,198,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,145,198,437.39/574,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,243.36

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