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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,604.40, 571,945.80 and 194,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,604.40, 571,945.80 and 194,519.60 is: 291,544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,604.40 : 571,945.80 = 194,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,604.40/571,945.80 = 194,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,604.40x = 571,945.80 × 194,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,604.40x = 111,254,668,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,254,668,237.68/381,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,544.51

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