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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,718.54, 862,182.38 and 237,576.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,718.54, 862,182.38 and 237,576.09 is: 356,407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,718.54 : 862,182.38 = 237,576.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,718.54/862,182.38 = 237,576.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,718.54x = 862,182.38 × 237,576.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,718.54x = 204,833,916,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,833,916,348.27/574,718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,407.36

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