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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,191.88, 832,794.63 and 195,373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,191.88, 832,794.63 and 195,373.47 is: 293,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,191.88 : 832,794.63 = 195,373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,191.88/832,794.63 = 195,373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,191.88x = 832,794.63 × 195,373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,191.88x = 162,705,976,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,705,976,660.47/555,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,062.60

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