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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,280.03, 858,411.30 and 193,466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,280.03, 858,411.30 and 193,466.86 is: 290,197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,280.03 : 858,411.30 = 193,466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,280.03/858,411.30 = 193,466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,280.03x = 858,411.30 × 193,466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,280.03x = 166,074,134,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,074,134,507.46/572,280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,197.33

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