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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,170.24, 824,982.96 and 195,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,170.24, 824,982.96 and 195,131.04 is: 292,599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,170.24 : 824,982.96 = 195,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,170.24/824,982.96 = 195,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,170.24x = 824,982.96 × 195,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,170.24x = 160,979,782,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,979,782,967.08/550,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,599.95

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