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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,568.29, 868,738.85 and 194,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,568.29, 868,738.85 and 194,951 is: 292,220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,568.29 : 868,738.85 = 194,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,568.29/868,738.85 = 194,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,568.29x = 868,738.85 × 194,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,568.29x = 169,361,507,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,361,507,546.35/579,568.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,220.11

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