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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,875.09, 862,416.59 and 237,732.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,875.09, 862,416.59 and 237,732.71 is: 356,642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,875.09 : 862,416.59 = 237,732.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,875.09/862,416.59 = 237,732.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,875.09x = 862,416.59 × 237,732.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,875.09x = 205,024,627,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,024,627,588.91/574,875.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,642.04

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