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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,254.28, 860,003.75 and 194,161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,254.28, 860,003.75 and 194,161.74 is: 291,284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,254.28 : 860,003.75 = 194,161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,254.28/860,003.75 = 194,161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,254.28x = 860,003.75 × 194,161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,254.28x = 166,979,823,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,979,823,535.72/573,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,284.04

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