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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,484.10, 825,527.90 and 190,557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,484.10, 825,527.90 and 190,557.16 is: 285,767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,484.10 : 825,527.90 = 190,557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,484.10/825,527.90 = 190,557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,484.10x = 825,527.90 × 190,557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,484.10x = 157,310,250,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,310,250,537.34/550,484.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,767.11

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