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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,991.43, 858,952.95 and 193,646.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,991.43, 858,952.95 and 193,646.92 is: 290,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,991.43 : 858,952.95 = 193,646.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,991.43/858,952.95 = 193,646.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,991.43x = 858,952.95 × 193,646.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,991.43x = 166,333,593,192.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,333,593,192.41/572,991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,289.84

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