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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,971.70, 827,932.68 and 192,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,971.70, 827,932.68 and 192,396.09 is: 288,585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,971.70 : 827,932.68 = 192,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,971.70/827,932.68 = 192,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,971.70x = 827,932.68 × 192,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,971.70x = 159,291,010,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,291,010,415.22/551,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,585.47

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