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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,371.52, 857,069.43 and 192,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,371.52, 857,069.43 and 192,303.76 is: 288,459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,371.52 : 857,069.43 = 192,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,371.52/857,069.43 = 192,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,371.52x = 857,069.43 × 192,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,371.52x = 164,817,673,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,817,673,970.06/571,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,459.73

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