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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,194.75, 832,798.95 and 195,376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,194.75, 832,798.95 and 195,376.34 is: 293,066.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,194.75 : 832,798.95 = 195,376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,194.75/832,798.95 = 195,376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,194.75x = 832,798.95 × 195,376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,194.75x = 162,709,210,806.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,709,210,806.84/555,194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,066.91

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