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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,788.19, 832,229.71 and 194,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,788.19, 832,229.71 and 194,927.76 is: 292,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,788.19 : 832,229.71 = 194,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,788.19/832,229.71 = 194,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,788.19x = 832,229.71 × 194,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,788.19x = 162,224,669,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,224,669,014.60/554,788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,408.30

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