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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,437.92, 853,875.12 and 190,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,437.92, 853,875.12 and 190,228.56 is: 285,248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,437.92 : 853,875.12 = 190,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,437.92/853,875.12 = 190,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,437.92x = 853,875.12 × 190,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,437.92x = 162,431,434,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,431,434,497.43/569,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,248.71

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