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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,279, 861,458.04 and 195,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,279, 861,458.04 and 195,044.92 is: 292,580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,279 : 861,458.04 = 195,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,279/861,458.04 = 195,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,279x = 861,458.04 × 195,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,279x = 168,023,014,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,023,014,495.16/574,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,580.81

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