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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,015.64, 823,589.90 and 193,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,015.64, 823,589.90 and 193,957 is: 290,958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,015.64 : 823,589.90 = 193,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,015.64/823,589.90 = 193,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,015.64x = 823,589.90 × 193,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,015.64x = 159,741,026,234.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,741,026,234.30/549,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,958.97

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