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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,627.70, 827,247.15 and 196,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,627.70, 827,247.15 and 196,653.30 is: 294,910.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,627.70 : 827,247.15 = 196,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,627.70/827,247.15 = 196,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,627.70x = 827,247.15 × 196,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,627.70x = 162,680,881,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,680,881,963.10/551,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,910.65

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