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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,266.16, 860,244.84 and 199,551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,266.16, 860,244.84 and 199,551.60 is: 299,447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,266.16 : 860,244.84 = 199,551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,266.16/860,244.84 = 199,551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,266.16x = 860,244.84 × 199,551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,266.16x = 171,663,234,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,663,234,213.74/573,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,447.70

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