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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,267.16, 860,246.34 and 199,552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,267.16, 860,246.34 and 199,552.60 is: 299,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,267.16 : 860,246.34 = 199,552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,267.16/860,246.34 = 199,552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,267.16x = 860,246.34 × 199,552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,267.16x = 171,664,393,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,664,393,787.48/573,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,449.20

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