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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,396.30, 860,203.17 and 189,168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,396.30, 860,203.17 and 189,168.39 is: 283,788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,396.30 : 860,203.17 = 189,168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,396.30/860,203.17 = 189,168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,396.30x = 860,203.17 × 189,168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,396.30x = 162,723,248,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,723,248,741.80/573,396.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,788.45

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