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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,006.62, 856,530.90 and 191,940.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,006.62, 856,530.90 and 191,940.30 is: 287,917.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,006.62 : 856,530.90 = 191,940.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,006.62/856,530.90 = 191,940.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,006.62x = 856,530.90 × 191,940.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,006.62x = 164,402,797,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,402,797,905.27/571,006.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,917.50

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