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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,171.18, 824,984.61 and 195,131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,171.18, 824,984.61 and 195,131.98 is: 292,601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,171.18 : 824,984.61 = 195,131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,171.18/824,984.61 = 195,131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,171.18x = 824,984.61 × 195,131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,171.18x = 160,980,880,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,980,880,418.83/550,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,601.44

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