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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,005.03, 856,586.18 and 191,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,005.03, 856,586.18 and 191,955.18 is: 287,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,005.03 : 856,586.18 = 191,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,005.03/856,586.18 = 191,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,005.03x = 856,586.18 × 191,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,005.03x = 164,426,153,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,426,153,407.64/571,005.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,959.20

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