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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,377.42, 851,995.89 and 194,144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,377.42, 851,995.89 and 194,144.46 is: 291,021.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,377.42 : 851,995.89 = 194,144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,377.42/851,995.89 = 194,144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,377.42x = 851,995.89 × 194,144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,377.42x = 165,410,281,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,410,281,986.27/568,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,021.91

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