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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,811.67, 826,300.74 and 195,741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,811.67, 826,300.74 and 195,741.29 is: 293,641.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,811.67 : 826,300.74 = 195,741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,811.67/826,300.74 = 195,741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,811.67x = 826,300.74 × 195,741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,811.67x = 161,741,168,644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,741,168,644.05/550,811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,641.51

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