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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,274.80, 823,912.20 and 194,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,274.80, 823,912.20 and 194,689.20 is: 292,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,274.80 : 823,912.20 = 194,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,274.80/823,912.20 = 194,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,274.80x = 823,912.20 × 194,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,274.80x = 160,406,807,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,406,807,088.24/549,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,033.80

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