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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,042.21, 864,063.75 and 196,965.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,042.21, 864,063.75 and 196,965.81 is: 295,448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,042.21 : 864,063.75 = 196,965.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,042.21/864,063.75 = 196,965.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,042.21x = 864,063.75 × 196,965.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,042.21x = 170,191,017,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,191,017,149.01/576,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,448.87

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