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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579,634.23, 869,285.18 and 195,341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579,634.23, 869,285.18 and 195,341.24 is: 292,955.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579,634.23 : 869,285.18 = 195,341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579,634.23/869,285.18 = 195,341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579,634.23x = 869,285.18 × 195,341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579,634.23x = 169,807,244,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,807,244,974.82/579,634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,955.86

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