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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,331.31, 860,964.48 and 254,312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,331.31, 860,964.48 and 254,312.73 is: 381,233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,331.31 : 860,964.48 = 254,312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,331.31/860,964.48 = 254,312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,331.31x = 860,964.48 × 254,312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,331.31x = 218,954,227,341.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,954,227,341.83/574,331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,233.31

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