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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,682.23, 826,023.40 and 195,710.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,682.23, 826,023.40 and 195,710.26 is: 293,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,682.23 : 826,023.40 = 195,710.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,682.23/826,023.40 = 195,710.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,682.23x = 826,023.40 × 195,710.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,682.23x = 161,661,254,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,661,254,380.08/550,682.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,565.41

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