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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,444.06, 859,833.99 and 194,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,444.06, 859,833.99 and 194,237.70 is: 291,244.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,444.06 : 859,833.99 = 194,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,444.06/859,833.99 = 194,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,444.06x = 859,833.99 × 194,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,444.06x = 167,012,176,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,012,176,599.42/573,444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,244.06

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