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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,375.51, 864,277.33 and 197,189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,375.51, 864,277.33 and 197,189 is: 295,685.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,375.51 : 864,277.33 = 197,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,375.51/864,277.33 = 197,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,375.51x = 864,277.33 × 197,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,375.51x = 170,425,982,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,425,982,425.37/576,375.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,685.68

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