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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,131.32, 1,261,351.26 and 574,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,131.32, 1,261,351.26 and 574,359 is: 792,521.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,131.32 : 1,261,351.26 = 574,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,131.32/1,261,351.26 = 574,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,131.32x = 1,261,351.26 × 574,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,131.32x = 724,468,448,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,468,448,342.34/914,131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,521.20

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