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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569,487.24, 853,939.67 and 190,271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569,487.24, 853,939.67 and 190,271.16 is: 285,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569,487.24 : 853,939.67 = 190,271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569,487.24/853,939.67 = 190,271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569,487.24x = 853,939.67 × 190,271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569,487.24x = 162,480,090,629.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,480,090,629.56/569,487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,309.45

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