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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,263.10, 826,991.85 and 196,483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,263.10, 826,991.85 and 196,483.10 is: 294,759.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,263.10 : 826,991.85 = 196,483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,263.10/826,991.85 = 196,483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,263.10x = 826,991.85 × 196,483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,263.10x = 162,489,922,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,489,922,362.74/551,263.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,759.29

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