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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,446.69, 825,794.37 and 195,460.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,446.69, 825,794.37 and 195,460.95 is: 293,235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,446.69 : 825,794.37 = 195,460.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,446.69/825,794.37 = 195,460.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,446.69x = 825,794.37 × 195,460.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,446.69x = 161,410,552,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,410,552,064.85/550,446.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,235.58

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