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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,001.12, 856,580.35 and 191,951.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,001.12, 856,580.35 and 191,951.29 is: 287,953.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,001.12 : 856,580.35 = 191,951.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,001.12/856,580.35 = 191,951.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,001.12x = 856,580.35 × 191,951.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,001.12x = 164,421,703,171.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,421,703,171.15/571,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,953.38

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