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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,222.06, 861,372.73 and 194,988.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,222.06, 861,372.73 and 194,988.06 is: 292,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,222.06 : 861,372.73 = 194,988.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,222.06/861,372.73 = 194,988.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,222.06x = 861,372.73 × 194,988.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,222.06x = 167,957,397,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,957,397,803.34/574,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,495.55

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