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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,993.06, 858,955.40 and 193,648.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,993.06, 858,955.40 and 193,648.55 is: 290,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,993.06 : 858,955.40 = 193,648.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,993.06/858,955.40 = 193,648.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,993.06x = 858,955.40 × 193,648.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,993.06x = 166,335,462,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,335,462,461.65/572,993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,292.28

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