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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,022.60, 828,033.90 and 197,048.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,022.60, 828,033.90 and 197,048.20 is: 295,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,022.60 : 828,033.90 = 197,048.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,022.60/828,033.90 = 197,048.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,022.60x = 828,033.90 × 197,048.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,022.60x = 163,162,589,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,162,589,533.98/552,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,572.30

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