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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,894.95, 861,688.50 and 349,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,894.95, 861,688.50 and 349,759.11 is: 524,240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,894.95 : 861,688.50 = 349,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,894.95/861,688.50 = 349,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,894.95x = 861,688.50 × 349,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,894.95x = 301,383,402,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,383,402,857.24/574,894.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,240.82

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