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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,957.44, 861,852.96 and 274,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,957.44, 861,852.96 and 274,998.24 is: 412,218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,957.44 : 861,852.96 = 274,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,957.44/861,852.96 = 274,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,957.44x = 861,852.96 × 274,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,957.44x = 237,008,047,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,008,047,138.79/574,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,218.42

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