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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,264.40, 853,913.88 and 195,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,264.40, 853,913.88 and 195,282 is: 292,928.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,264.40 : 853,913.88 = 195,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,264.40/853,913.88 = 195,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,264.40x = 853,913.88 × 195,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,264.40x = 166,754,010,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,754,010,314.16/569,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,928.93

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