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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,255.78, 860,006.00 and 194,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,255.78, 860,006.00 and 194,163.24 is: 291,286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,255.78 : 860,006.00 = 194,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,255.78/860,006.00 = 194,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,255.78x = 860,006.00 × 194,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,255.78x = 166,981,550,408.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,981,550,408.62/573,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,286.29

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