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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,179.67, 868,802.56 and 194,774.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,179.67, 868,802.56 and 194,774.22 is: 292,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,179.67 : 868,802.56 = 194,774.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,179.67/868,802.56 = 194,774.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,179.67x = 868,802.56 × 194,774.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,179.67x = 169,220,340,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,220,340,471.07/579,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,172.45

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