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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,950.52, 826,139.04 and 195,912.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,950.52, 826,139.04 and 195,912.94 is: 293,767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,950.52 : 826,139.04 = 195,912.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,950.52/826,139.04 = 195,912.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,950.52x = 826,139.04 × 195,912.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,950.52x = 161,851,330,730.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,851,330,730.31/550,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,767.45

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