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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,451.60, 827,274.60 and 196,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,451.60, 827,274.60 and 196,671.60 is: 295,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,451.60 : 827,274.60 = 196,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,451.60/827,274.60 = 196,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,451.60x = 827,274.60 × 196,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,451.60x = 162,701,419,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,701,419,221.36/551,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,042.07

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