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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,633.23, 869,283.68 and 195,340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,633.23, 869,283.68 and 195,340.24 is: 292,954.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,633.23 : 869,283.68 = 195,340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,633.23/869,283.68 = 195,340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,633.23x = 869,283.68 × 195,340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,633.23x = 169,806,080,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,806,080,994.43/579,633.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,954.36

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