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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,138.32, 1,261,360.88 and 574,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,138.32, 1,261,360.88 and 574,366 is: 792,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,138.32 : 1,261,360.88 = 574,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,138.32/1,261,360.88 = 574,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,138.32x = 1,261,360.88 × 574,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,138.32x = 724,482,803,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,482,803,202.08/914,138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,530.83

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