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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,473.22, 825,511.68 and 190,546.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,473.22, 825,511.68 and 190,546.27 is: 285,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,473.22 : 825,511.68 = 190,546.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,473.22/825,511.68 = 190,546.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,473.22x = 825,511.68 × 190,546.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,473.22x = 157,298,171,465.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,298,171,465.43/550,473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,750.82

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