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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,471.36, 855,695.52 and 196,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,471.36, 855,695.52 and 196,486.08 is: 294,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,471.36 : 855,695.52 = 196,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,471.36/855,695.52 = 196,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,471.36x = 855,695.52 × 196,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,471.36x = 168,132,258,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,132,258,398.36/570,471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,725.15

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