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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,492.39, 855,873.60 and 186,239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,492.39, 855,873.60 and 186,239.22 is: 279,402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,492.39 : 855,873.60 = 186,239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,492.39/855,873.60 = 186,239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,492.39x = 855,873.60 × 186,239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,492.39x = 159,397,231,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,397,231,682.59/570,492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,402.91

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