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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,249.35, 861,452.83 and 195,068.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,249.35, 861,452.83 and 195,068.30 is: 292,629.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,249.35 : 861,452.83 = 195,068.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,249.35/861,452.83 = 195,068.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,249.35x = 861,452.83 × 195,068.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,249.35x = 168,042,138,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,042,138,102.95/574,249.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,629.22

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