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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,799.17, 857,479.83 and 192,618.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,799.17, 857,479.83 and 192,618.01 is: 288,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,799.17 : 857,479.83 = 192,618.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,799.17/857,479.83 = 192,618.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,799.17x = 857,479.83 × 192,618.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,799.17x = 165,166,058,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,166,058,469.74/571,799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,853.27

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