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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,053.32, 1,261,243.38 and 574,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,053.32, 1,261,243.38 and 574,281 is: 792,413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,053.32 : 1,261,243.38 = 574,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,053.32/1,261,243.38 = 574,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,053.32x = 1,261,243.38 × 574,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,053.32x = 724,308,109,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,308,109,509.78/914,053.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,413.41

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