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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,135.32, 1,261,356.78 and 574,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,135.32, 1,261,356.78 and 574,363 is: 792,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,135.32 : 1,261,356.78 = 574,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,135.32/1,261,356.78 = 574,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,135.32x = 1,261,356.78 × 574,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,135.32x = 724,476,664,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,476,664,231.14/914,135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,526.72

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