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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,295.64, 861,635.28 and 254,404.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,295.64, 861,635.28 and 254,404.05 is: 381,691.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,295.64 : 861,635.28 = 254,404.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,295.64/861,635.28 = 254,404.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,295.64x = 861,635.28 × 254,404.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,295.64x = 219,203,504,854.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,203,504,854.88/574,295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,691.05

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