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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,959.10, 860,902.20 and 194,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,959.10, 860,902.20 and 194,879.10 is: 292,306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,959.10 : 860,902.20 = 194,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,959.10/860,902.20 = 194,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,959.10x = 860,902.20 × 194,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,959.10x = 167,771,845,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,771,845,924.02/573,959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,306.27

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