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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,788.85, 832,230.72 and 194,928.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,788.85, 832,230.72 and 194,928.43 is: 292,409.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,788.85 : 832,230.72 = 194,928.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,788.85/832,230.72 = 194,928.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,788.85x = 832,230.72 × 194,928.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,788.85x = 162,225,422,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,225,422,511.57/554,788.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,409.31

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