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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,396.28, 825,670.92 and 195,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,396.28, 825,670.92 and 195,325.94 is: 293,016.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,396.28 : 825,670.92 = 195,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,396.28/825,670.92 = 195,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,396.28x = 825,670.92 × 195,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,396.28x = 161,274,948,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,274,948,579.67/550,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,016.06

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