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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,261.12, 855,382.72 and 196,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,261.12, 855,382.72 and 196,287.36 is: 294,427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,261.12 : 855,382.72 = 196,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,261.12/855,382.72 = 196,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,261.12x = 855,382.72 × 196,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,261.12x = 167,900,815,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,900,815,898.42/570,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,427.96

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