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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,253.37, 861,458.85 and 195,072.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,253.37, 861,458.85 and 195,072.30 is: 292,635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,253.37 : 861,458.85 = 195,072.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,253.37/861,458.85 = 195,072.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,253.37x = 861,458.85 × 195,072.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,253.37x = 168,046,759,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,046,759,224.86/574,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,635.22

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