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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,512.31, 863,819.58 and 197,225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,512.31, 863,819.58 and 197,225.71 is: 295,513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,512.31 : 863,819.58 = 197,225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,512.31/863,819.58 = 197,225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,512.31x = 863,819.58 × 197,225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,512.31x = 170,367,428,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,367,428,557.45/576,512.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,513.95

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