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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,070.59, 828,280.85 and 197,076.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,070.59, 828,280.85 and 197,076.75 is: 295,677.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,070.59 : 828,280.85 = 197,076.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,070.59/828,280.85 = 197,076.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,070.59x = 828,280.85 × 197,076.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,070.59x = 163,234,897,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,234,897,019.85/552,070.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,677.58

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