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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,003.60, 828,005.40 and 197,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,003.60, 828,005.40 and 197,029.20 is: 295,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,003.60 : 828,005.40 = 197,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,003.60/828,005.40 = 197,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,003.60x = 828,005.40 × 197,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,003.60x = 163,141,241,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,141,241,557.68/552,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,543.80

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