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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,081.60, 854,920.80 and 196,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,081.60, 854,920.80 and 196,017.60 is: 293,957.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,081.60 : 854,920.80 = 196,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,081.60/854,920.80 = 196,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,081.60x = 854,920.80 × 196,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,081.60x = 167,579,523,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,579,523,406.08/570,081.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,957.08

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