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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,713.90, 832,118.38 and 194,853.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,713.90, 832,118.38 and 194,853.47 is: 292,296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,713.90 : 832,118.38 = 194,853.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,713.90/832,118.38 = 194,853.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,713.90x = 832,118.38 × 194,853.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,713.90x = 162,141,155,386.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,141,155,386.94/554,713.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,296.90

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