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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,414.28, 827,287.54 and 196,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,414.28, 827,287.54 and 196,382.10 is: 294,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,414.28 : 827,287.54 = 196,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,414.28/827,287.54 = 196,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,414.28x = 827,287.54 × 196,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,414.28x = 162,464,464,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,464,464,409.03/551,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,632.31

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