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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,048.34, 828,247.56 and 197,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,048.34, 828,247.56 and 197,054.50 is: 295,644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,048.34 : 828,247.56 = 197,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,048.34/828,247.56 = 197,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,048.34x = 828,247.56 × 197,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,048.34x = 163,209,908,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,209,908,812.02/552,048.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,644.23

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