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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,913.24, 574,486.98 and 196,056.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,913.24, 574,486.98 and 196,056.92 is: 294,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,913.24 : 574,486.98 = 196,056.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,913.24/574,486.98 = 196,056.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,913.24x = 574,486.98 × 196,056.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,913.24x = 112,632,147,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,632,147,878.90/382,913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,145.35

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