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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,263.40, 853,912.38 and 195,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,263.40, 853,912.38 and 195,281 is: 292,927.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,263.40 : 853,912.38 = 195,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,263.40/853,912.38 = 195,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,263.40x = 853,912.38 × 195,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,263.40x = 166,752,863,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,752,863,478.78/569,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,927.43

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