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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,680.87, 826,021.35 and 195,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,680.87, 826,021.35 and 195,708.90 is: 293,563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,680.87 : 826,021.35 = 195,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,680.87/826,021.35 = 195,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,680.87x = 826,021.35 × 195,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,680.87x = 161,659,729,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,659,729,785.02/550,680.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,563.37

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