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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,674.62, 865,035.50 and 197,855.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,674.62, 865,035.50 and 197,855.85 is: 296,791.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,674.62 : 865,035.50 = 197,855.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,674.62/865,035.50 = 197,855.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,674.62x = 865,035.50 × 197,855.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,674.62x = 171,152,334,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,152,334,132.68/576,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,791.86

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