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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,317.09, 861,568.92 and 195,271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,317.09, 861,568.92 and 195,271.65 is: 292,939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,317.09 : 861,568.92 = 195,271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,317.09/861,568.92 = 195,271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,317.09x = 861,568.92 × 195,271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,317.09x = 168,239,984,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,239,984,597.12/574,317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,939.19

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