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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,134.32, 1,261,355.40 and 574,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,134.32, 1,261,355.40 and 574,362 is: 792,525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,134.32 : 1,261,355.40 = 574,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,134.32/1,261,355.40 = 574,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,134.32x = 1,261,355.40 × 574,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,134.32x = 724,474,610,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,474,610,254.80/914,134.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,525.34

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