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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,615.78, 832,015.58 and 194,693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,615.78, 832,015.58 and 194,693.22 is: 292,072.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,615.78 : 832,015.58 = 194,693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,615.78/832,015.58 = 194,693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,615.78x = 832,015.58 × 194,693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,615.78x = 161,987,791,386.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,987,791,386.90/554,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,072.10

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