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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,254.37, 861,460.35 and 195,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,254.37, 861,460.35 and 195,073.30 is: 292,636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,254.37 : 861,460.35 = 195,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,254.37/861,460.35 = 195,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,254.37x = 861,460.35 × 195,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,254.37x = 168,047,913,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,047,913,293.66/574,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,636.72

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