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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,932.36, 826,456.14 and 195,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,932.36, 826,456.14 and 195,979.08 is: 293,989.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,932.36 : 826,456.14 = 195,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,932.36/826,456.14 = 195,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,932.36x = 826,456.14 × 195,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,932.36x = 161,968,113,977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,968,113,977.55/550,932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,989.11

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