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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,282.30, 858,414.70 and 193,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,282.30, 858,414.70 and 193,469.12 is: 290,200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,282.30 : 858,414.70 = 193,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,282.30/858,414.70 = 193,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,282.30x = 858,414.70 × 193,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,282.30x = 166,076,736,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,076,736,604.06/572,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,200.72

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