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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,622.08, 825,602.64 and 190,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,622.08, 825,602.64 and 190,674.28 is: 285,896.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,622.08 : 825,602.64 = 190,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,622.08/825,602.64 = 190,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,622.08x = 825,602.64 × 190,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,622.08x = 157,421,188,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,421,188,948.10/550,622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,896.98

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