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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,682.12, 826,023.23 and 195,710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,682.12, 826,023.23 and 195,710.15 is: 293,565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,682.12 : 826,023.23 = 195,710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,682.12/826,023.23 = 195,710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,682.12x = 826,023.23 × 195,710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,682.12x = 161,661,129,268.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,661,129,268.23/550,682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,565.24

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