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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,316.35, 861,474.57 and 153,581.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,316.35, 861,474.57 and 153,581.29 is: 230,371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,316.35 : 861,474.57 = 153,581.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,316.35/861,474.57 = 153,581.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,316.35x = 861,474.57 × 153,581.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,316.35x = 132,306,375,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,306,375,762.80/574,316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,371.95

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