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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,446.26, 858,768.33 and 193,369.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,446.26, 858,768.33 and 193,369.73 is: 290,088.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,446.26 : 858,768.33 = 193,369.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,446.26/858,768.33 = 193,369.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,446.26x = 858,768.33 × 193,369.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,446.26x = 166,059,795,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,059,795,810.81/572,446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,088.01

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