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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,072.09, 828,283.10 and 197,078.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,072.09, 828,283.10 and 197,078.25 is: 295,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,072.09 : 828,283.10 = 197,078.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,072.09/828,283.10 = 197,078.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,072.09x = 828,283.10 × 197,078.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,072.09x = 163,236,582,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,236,582,867.18/552,072.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,679.83

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