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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,737.08, 857,684.81 and 192,766.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,737.08, 857,684.81 and 192,766.29 is: 289,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,737.08 : 857,684.81 = 192,766.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,737.08/857,684.81 = 192,766.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,737.08x = 857,684.81 × 192,766.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,737.08x = 165,332,718,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,332,718,813.06/571,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,176.13

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