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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,137.32, 1,261,359.54 and 574,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,137.32, 1,261,359.54 and 574,365 is: 792,529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,137.32 : 1,261,359.54 = 574,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,137.32/1,261,359.54 = 574,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,137.32x = 1,261,359.54 × 574,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,137.32x = 724,480,772,192.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,480,772,192.10/914,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,529.48

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