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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,448.59, 859,635.63 and 194,103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,448.59, 859,635.63 and 194,103.87 is: 290,973.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,448.59 : 859,635.63 = 194,103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,448.59/859,635.63 = 194,103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,448.59x = 859,635.63 × 194,103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,448.59x = 166,858,602,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,858,602,572.89/573,448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,973.95

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