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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,618.70, 827,233.65 and 196,644.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,618.70, 827,233.65 and 196,644.30 is: 294,897.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,618.70 : 827,233.65 = 196,644.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,618.70/827,233.65 = 196,644.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,618.70x = 827,233.65 × 196,644.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,618.70x = 162,670,782,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,670,782,040.70/551,618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,897.15

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