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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,933.36, 826,457.64 and 195,980.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,933.36, 826,457.64 and 195,980.08 is: 293,990.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,933.36 : 826,457.64 = 195,980.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,933.36/826,457.64 = 195,980.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,933.36x = 826,457.64 × 195,980.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,933.36x = 161,969,234,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,969,234,403.81/550,933.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,990.61

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