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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,349.63, 861,815.07 and 237,631.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,349.63, 861,815.07 and 237,631.91 is: 356,568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,349.63 : 861,815.07 = 237,631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,349.63/861,815.07 = 237,631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,349.63x = 861,815.07 × 237,631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,349.63x = 204,794,756,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,794,756,841.81/574,349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,568.10

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