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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,118.32, 1,261,333.32 and 574,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,118.32, 1,261,333.32 and 574,346 is: 792,503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,118.32 : 1,261,333.32 = 574,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,118.32/1,261,333.32 = 574,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,118.32x = 1,261,333.32 × 574,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,118.32x = 724,441,747,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,441,747,008.72/914,118.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,503.26

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