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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,237.06, 859,977.84 and 194,144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,237.06, 859,977.84 and 194,144.53 is: 291,258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,237.06 : 859,977.84 = 194,144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,237.06/859,977.84 = 194,144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,237.06x = 859,977.84 × 194,144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,237.06x = 166,959,993,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,959,993,557.22/573,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,258.20

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