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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,893.71, 857,241.95 and 192,683.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,893.71, 857,241.95 and 192,683.43 is: 288,823.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,893.71 : 857,241.95 = 192,683.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,893.71/857,241.95 = 192,683.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,893.71x = 857,241.95 × 192,683.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,893.71x = 165,176,318,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,176,318,302.47/571,893.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,823.46

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