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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,484.83, 869,351.63 and 195,271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,484.83, 869,351.63 and 195,271.64 is: 292,949.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,484.83 : 869,351.63 = 195,271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,484.83/869,351.63 = 195,271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,484.83x = 869,351.63 × 195,271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,484.83x = 169,759,716,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,759,716,463.73/579,484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,949.37

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