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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,509.37, 858,791.68 and 188,249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,509.37, 858,791.68 and 188,249.72 is: 282,383.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,509.37 : 858,791.68 = 188,249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,509.37/858,791.68 = 188,249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,509.37x = 858,791.68 × 188,249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,509.37x = 161,667,292,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,667,292,827.71/572,509.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,383.66

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