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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,899.83, 861,695.81 and 349,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,899.83, 861,695.81 and 349,764 is: 524,248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,899.83 : 861,695.81 = 349,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,899.83/861,695.81 = 349,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,899.83x = 861,695.81 × 349,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,899.83x = 301,390,171,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,390,171,540.02/574,899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,248.15

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