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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,336.28, 825,586.43 and 195,320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,336.28, 825,586.43 and 195,320.57 is: 293,009.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,336.28 : 825,586.43 = 195,320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,336.28/825,586.43 = 195,320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,336.28x = 825,586.43 × 195,320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,336.28x = 161,254,006,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,254,006,987.33/550,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,009.95

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