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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,052.32, 1,261,242 and 574,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,052.32, 1,261,242 and 574,280 is: 792,412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,052.32 : 1,261,242 = 574,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,052.32/1,261,242 = 574,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,052.32x = 1,261,242 × 574,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,052.32x = 724,306,055,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,306,055,760/914,052.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,412.03

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