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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,057.65, 825,232.28 and 195,034.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,057.65, 825,232.28 and 195,034.65 is: 292,603.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,057.65 : 825,232.28 = 195,034.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,057.65/825,232.28 = 195,034.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,057.65x = 825,232.28 × 195,034.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,057.65x = 160,948,887,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,948,887,923.33/550,057.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,603.67

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