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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,570.29, 868,741.85 and 194,953

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,570.29, 868,741.85 and 194,953 is: 292,223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,570.29 : 868,741.85 = 194,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,570.29/868,741.85 = 194,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,570.29x = 868,741.85 × 194,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,570.29x = 169,363,829,883.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,363,829,883.05/579,570.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,223.11

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