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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,343.27, 825,596.92 and 195,327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,343.27, 825,596.92 and 195,327.56 is: 293,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,343.27 : 825,596.92 = 195,327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,343.27/825,596.92 = 195,327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,343.27x = 825,596.92 × 195,327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,343.27x = 161,261,831,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,261,831,927.12/550,343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,020.45

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