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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,876.36, 860,919.03 and 189,647.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,876.36, 860,919.03 and 189,647.19 is: 284,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,876.36 : 860,919.03 = 189,647.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,876.36/860,919.03 = 189,647.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,876.36x = 860,919.03 × 189,647.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,876.36x = 163,270,874,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,270,874,857.03/573,876.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,505.32

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