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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,222.70, 826,639.65 and 196,248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,222.70, 826,639.65 and 196,248.30 is: 294,303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,222.70 : 826,639.65 = 196,248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,222.70/826,639.65 = 196,248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,222.70x = 826,639.65 × 196,248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,222.70x = 162,226,626,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,226,626,025.10/551,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,303.24

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