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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,553.49, 861,797.82 and 254,613.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,553.49, 861,797.82 and 254,613.21 is: 381,905.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,553.49 : 861,797.82 = 254,613.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,553.49/861,797.82 = 254,613.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,553.49x = 861,797.82 × 254,613.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,553.49x = 219,425,109,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,425,109,321.20/574,553.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,905.45

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