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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,092.91, 856,036.55 and 191,653.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,092.91, 856,036.55 and 191,653.87 is: 287,278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,092.91 : 856,036.55 = 191,653.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,092.91/856,036.55 = 191,653.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,092.91x = 856,036.55 × 191,653.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,092.91x = 164,062,716,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,062,716,710.68/571,092.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,278.51

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