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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,049.68, 826,287.36 and 196,012.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,049.68, 826,287.36 and 196,012.16 is: 293,916.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,049.68 : 826,287.36 = 196,012.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,049.68/826,287.36 = 196,012.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,049.68x = 826,287.36 × 196,012.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,049.68x = 161,962,370,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,962,370,214.30/551,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,916.10

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