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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,344.76, 825,599.16 and 195,329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,344.76, 825,599.16 and 195,329.06 is: 293,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,344.76 : 825,599.16 = 195,329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,344.76/825,599.16 = 195,329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,344.76x = 825,599.16 × 195,329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,344.76x = 161,263,507,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,263,507,859.59/550,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,022.70

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