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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,464.57, 861,097.86 and 321,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,464.57, 861,097.86 and 321,374 is: 481,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,464.57 : 861,097.86 = 321,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,464.57/861,097.86 = 321,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,464.57x = 861,097.86 × 321,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,464.57x = 276,734,463,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,734,463,659.64/574,464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,725.90

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