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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,926, 857,947.32 and 197,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,926, 857,947.32 and 197,947.92 is: 296,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,926 : 857,947.32 = 197,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,926/857,947.32 = 197,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,926x = 857,947.32 × 197,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,926x = 169,828,887,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,828,887,463.57/571,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,942.06

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