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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,223.12, 855,325.72 and 196,249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,223.12, 855,325.72 and 196,249.36 is: 294,370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,223.12 : 855,325.72 = 196,249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,223.12/855,325.72 = 196,249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,223.12x = 855,325.72 × 196,249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,223.12x = 167,857,125,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,857,125,141.54/570,223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,370.96

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