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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,566.95, 860,366.76 and 194,488.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,566.95, 860,366.76 and 194,488.75 is: 291,738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,566.95 : 860,366.76 = 194,488.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,566.95/860,366.76 = 194,488.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,566.95x = 860,366.76 × 194,488.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,566.95x = 167,331,655,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,331,655,693.95/573,566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,738.66

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