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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,093.66, 856,037.67 and 191,654.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,093.66, 856,037.67 and 191,654.62 is: 287,279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,093.66 : 856,037.67 = 191,654.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,093.66/856,037.67 = 191,654.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,093.66x = 856,037.67 × 191,654.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,093.66x = 164,063,574,349.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,063,574,349.54/571,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,279.63

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