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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,864.80, 853,066.80 and 194,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,864.80, 853,066.80 and 194,695.20 is: 291,963.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,864.80 : 853,066.80 = 194,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,864.80/853,066.80 = 194,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,864.80x = 853,066.80 × 194,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,864.80x = 166,088,011,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,088,011,239.36/568,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,963.95

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