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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,475.85, 825,515.67 and 190,548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,475.85, 825,515.67 and 190,548.92 is: 285,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,475.85 : 825,515.67 = 190,548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,475.85/825,515.67 = 190,548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,475.85x = 825,515.67 × 190,548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,475.85x = 157,301,115,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,301,115,234.00/550,475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,754.80

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