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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,332.94, 861,602.01 and 195,233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,332.94, 861,602.01 and 195,233.75 is: 292,885.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,332.94 : 861,602.01 = 195,233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,332.94/861,602.01 = 195,233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,332.94x = 861,602.01 × 195,233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,332.94x = 168,213,795,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,213,795,555.41/574,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,885.51

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