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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,377.80, 827,066.70 and 196,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,377.80, 827,066.70 and 196,792.20 is: 295,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,377.80 : 827,066.70 = 196,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,377.80/827,066.70 = 196,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,377.80x = 827,066.70 × 196,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,377.80x = 162,760,275,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,760,275,439.74/551,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,188.30

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