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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,336.80, 861,607.80 and 195,237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,336.80, 861,607.80 and 195,237.62 is: 292,891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,336.80 : 861,607.80 = 195,237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,336.80/861,607.80 = 195,237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,336.80x = 861,607.80 × 195,237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,336.80x = 168,218,251,937.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,218,251,937.40/574,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,891.30

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