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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,444.28, 861,671.10 and 195,451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,444.28, 861,671.10 and 195,451.14 is: 293,178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,444.28 : 861,671.10 = 195,451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,444.28/861,671.10 = 195,451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,444.28x = 861,671.10 × 195,451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,444.28x = 168,414,598,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,414,598,800.05/574,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,178.30

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