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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,255.37, 861,461.85 and 195,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,255.37, 861,461.85 and 195,074.30 is: 292,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,255.37 : 861,461.85 = 195,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,255.37/861,461.85 = 195,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,255.37x = 861,461.85 × 195,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,255.37x = 168,049,067,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,049,067,365.46/574,255.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,638.22

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