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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,316.24, 573,591 and 195,458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,316.24, 573,591 and 195,458.96 is: 293,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,316.24 : 573,591 = 195,458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,316.24/573,591 = 195,458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,316.24x = 573,591 × 195,458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,316.24x = 112,113,500,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,113,500,325.36/382,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,248.07

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