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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,292.64, 861,630.78 and 254,401.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,292.64, 861,630.78 and 254,401.05 is: 381,686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,292.64 : 861,630.78 = 254,401.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,292.64/861,630.78 = 254,401.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,292.64x = 861,630.78 × 254,401.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,292.64x = 219,199,775,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,199,775,144.32/574,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,686.55

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