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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,356.71, 861,534.75 and 153,621.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,356.71, 861,534.75 and 153,621.65 is: 230,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,356.71 : 861,534.75 = 153,621.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,356.71/861,534.75 = 153,621.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,356.71x = 861,534.75 × 153,621.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,356.71x = 132,350,389,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,350,389,827.34/574,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,432.39

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