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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,716.88, 825,873.48 and 190,794.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,716.88, 825,873.48 and 190,794.78 is: 286,122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,716.88 : 825,873.48 = 190,794.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,716.88/825,873.48 = 190,794.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,716.88x = 825,873.48 × 190,794.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,716.88x = 157,572,348,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,572,348,924.43/550,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,122.24

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