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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,639.40, 571,998.30 and 194,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,639.40, 571,998.30 and 194,554.60 is: 291,596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,639.40 : 571,998.30 = 194,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,639.40/571,998.30 = 194,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,639.40x = 571,998.30 × 194,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,639.40x = 111,284,900,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,284,900,457.18/381,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,596.99

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