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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,584.12, 861,476.46 and 254,562.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,584.12, 861,476.46 and 254,562.36 is: 381,666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,584.12 : 861,476.46 = 254,562.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,584.12/861,476.46 = 254,562.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,584.12x = 861,476.46 × 254,562.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,584.12x = 219,299,480,742.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,299,480,742.05/574,584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,666.45

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