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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,335.22, 825,584.82 and 195,319.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,335.22, 825,584.82 and 195,319.51 is: 293,008.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,335.22 : 825,584.82 = 195,319.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,335.22/825,584.82 = 195,319.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,335.22x = 825,584.82 × 195,319.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,335.22x = 161,252,822,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,252,822,505.84/550,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,008.36

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