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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,685.62, 826,028.48 and 195,713.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,685.62, 826,028.48 and 195,713.65 is: 293,570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,685.62 : 826,028.48 = 195,713.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,685.62/826,028.48 = 195,713.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,685.62x = 826,028.48 × 195,713.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,685.62x = 161,665,048,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,665,048,824.75/550,685.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,570.49

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