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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,443.76, 825,722.32 and 190,613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,443.76, 825,722.32 and 190,613.92 is: 285,940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,443.76 : 825,722.32 = 190,613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,443.76/825,722.32 = 190,613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,443.76x = 825,722.32 × 190,613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,443.76x = 157,394,164,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,394,164,118.08/550,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,940.50

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