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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,676.10, 860,477.70 and 194,596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,676.10, 860,477.70 and 194,596.10 is: 291,881.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,676.10 : 860,477.70 = 194,596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,676.10/860,477.70 = 194,596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,676.10x = 860,477.70 × 194,596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,676.10x = 167,445,604,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,445,604,556.97/573,676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,881.79

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