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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,851.99, 863,777.91 and 196,775.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,851.99, 863,777.91 and 196,775.99 is: 295,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,851.99 : 863,777.91 = 196,775.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,851.99/863,777.91 = 196,775.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,851.99x = 863,777.91 × 196,775.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,851.99x = 169,970,753,038.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,970,753,038.57/575,851.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,163.96

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