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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,683.37, 826,025.10 and 195,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,683.37, 826,025.10 and 195,711.40 is: 293,567.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,683.37 : 826,025.10 = 195,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,683.37/826,025.10 = 195,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,683.37x = 826,025.10 × 195,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,683.37x = 161,662,528,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,662,528,756.14/550,683.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,567.12

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