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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,545.74, 825,900.69 and 195,529.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,545.74, 825,900.69 and 195,529.94 is: 293,324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,545.74 : 825,900.69 = 195,529.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,545.74/825,900.69 = 195,529.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,545.74x = 825,900.69 × 195,529.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,545.74x = 161,488,312,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,488,312,361.66/550,545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,324.06

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