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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,365.31, 861,794 and 237,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,365.31, 861,794 and 237,650.74 is: 356,577.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,365.31 : 861,794 = 237,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,365.31/861,794 = 237,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,365.31x = 861,794 × 237,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,365.31x = 204,805,981,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,805,981,827.56/574,365.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,577.91

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