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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,889.59, 862,438.27 and 237,747.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,889.59, 862,438.27 and 237,747.14 is: 356,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,889.59 : 862,438.27 = 237,747.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,889.59/862,438.27 = 237,747.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,889.59x = 862,438.27 × 237,747.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,889.59x = 205,042,232,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,042,232,119.05/574,889.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,663.67

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