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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,020.98, 858,997.11 and 193,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,020.98, 858,997.11 and 193,676.38 is: 290,333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,020.98 : 858,997.11 = 193,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,020.98/858,997.11 = 193,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,020.98x = 858,997.11 × 193,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,020.98x = 166,367,450,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,367,450,695.26/573,020.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,333.96

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