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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,213.26, 856,892.79 and 191,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,213.26, 856,892.79 and 191,971.26 is: 287,981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,213.26 : 856,892.79 = 191,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,213.26/856,892.79 = 191,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,213.26x = 856,892.79 × 191,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,213.26x = 164,498,788,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,498,788,581.22/571,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,981.39

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