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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,916.88, 861,977.52 and 254,893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,916.88, 861,977.52 and 254,893.92 is: 382,164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,916.88 : 861,977.52 = 254,893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,916.88/861,977.52 = 254,893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,916.88x = 861,977.52 × 254,893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,916.88x = 219,712,829,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,712,829,024.68/574,916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,164.51

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