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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,331.21, 825,578.83 and 195,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,331.21, 825,578.83 and 195,315.50 is: 293,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,331.21 : 825,578.83 = 195,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,331.21/825,578.83 = 195,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,331.21x = 825,578.83 × 195,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,331.21x = 161,248,344,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,248,344,278.96/550,331.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,002.36

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