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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,291.56, 827,055.12 and 191,473.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,291.56, 827,055.12 and 191,473.54 is: 287,251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,291.56 : 827,055.12 = 191,473.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,291.56/827,055.12 = 191,473.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,291.56x = 827,055.12 × 191,473.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,291.56x = 158,359,171,601.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,359,171,601.53/551,291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,251.22

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