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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,168.24, 824,979.96 and 195,129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,168.24, 824,979.96 and 195,129.04 is: 292,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,168.24 : 824,979.96 = 195,129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,168.24/824,979.96 = 195,129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,168.24x = 824,979.96 × 195,129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,168.24x = 160,977,547,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,977,547,614.04/550,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,596.95

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