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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,026.18, 832,539.43 and 195,462.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,026.18, 832,539.43 and 195,462.53 is: 293,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,026.18 : 832,539.43 = 195,462.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,026.18/832,539.43 = 195,462.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,026.18x = 832,539.43 × 195,462.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,026.18x = 162,730,263,312.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,730,263,312.56/555,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,193.85

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