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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,171.24, 824,984.46 and 195,132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,171.24, 824,984.46 and 195,132.04 is: 292,601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,171.24 : 824,984.46 = 195,132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,171.24/824,984.46 = 195,132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,171.24x = 824,984.46 × 195,132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,171.24x = 160,980,900,648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,980,900,648.10/550,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,601.45

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