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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,364.31, 861,792.50 and 237,649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,364.31, 861,792.50 and 237,649.74 is: 356,576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,364.31 : 861,792.50 = 237,649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,364.31/861,792.50 = 237,649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,364.31x = 861,792.50 × 237,649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,364.31x = 204,804,763,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,804,763,558.95/574,364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,576.41

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