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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,423.10, 827,231.85 and 196,643.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,423.10, 827,231.85 and 196,643.10 is: 294,999.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,423.10 : 827,231.85 = 196,643.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,423.10/827,231.85 = 196,643.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,423.10x = 827,231.85 × 196,643.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,423.10x = 162,669,435,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,669,435,402.74/551,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,999.31

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