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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,280.79, 858,412.45 and 193,467.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,280.79, 858,412.45 and 193,467.63 is: 290,198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,280.79 : 858,412.45 = 193,467.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,280.79/858,412.45 = 193,467.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,280.79x = 858,412.45 × 193,467.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,280.79x = 166,075,022,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,075,022,263.99/572,280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,198.49

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