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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,979.08, 832,474.91 and 195,160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,979.08, 832,474.91 and 195,160.64 is: 292,743.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,979.08 : 832,474.91 = 195,160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,979.08/832,474.91 = 195,160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,979.08x = 832,474.91 × 195,160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,979.08x = 162,466,332,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,466,332,545.07/554,979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,743.16

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