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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,267.66, 860,247.09 and 199,553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,267.66, 860,247.09 and 199,553.10 is: 299,449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,267.66 : 860,247.09 = 199,553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,267.66/860,247.09 = 199,553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,267.66x = 860,247.09 × 199,553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,267.66x = 171,664,973,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,664,973,575.48/573,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,449.95

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