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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,476.93, 825,517.30 and 190,549.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,476.93, 825,517.30 and 190,549.99 is: 285,756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,476.93 : 825,517.30 = 190,549.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,476.93/825,517.30 = 190,549.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,476.93x = 825,517.30 × 190,549.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,476.93x = 157,302,308,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,302,308,993.17/550,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,756.41

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