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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,074.84, 828,287.22 and 197,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,074.84, 828,287.22 and 197,081 is: 295,683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,074.84 : 828,287.22 = 197,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,074.84/828,287.22 = 197,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,074.84x = 828,287.22 × 197,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,074.84x = 163,239,673,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,239,673,604.82/552,074.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,683.96

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