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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,186.33, 798,279.44 and 195,099.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,186.33, 798,279.44 and 195,099.57 is: 292,649.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,186.33 : 798,279.44 = 195,099.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,186.33/798,279.44 = 195,099.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,186.33x = 798,279.44 × 195,099.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,186.33x = 155,743,971,492.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,743,971,492.44/532,186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,649.33

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