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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,266.40, 853,916.88 and 195,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,266.40, 853,916.88 and 195,284 is: 292,931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,266.40 : 853,916.88 = 195,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,266.40/853,916.88 = 195,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,266.40x = 853,916.88 × 195,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,266.40x = 166,756,303,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,756,303,993.92/569,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,931.93

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