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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,075.84, 828,288.72 and 197,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,075.84, 828,288.72 and 197,082 is: 295,685.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,075.84 : 828,288.72 = 197,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,075.84/828,288.72 = 197,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,075.84x = 828,288.72 × 197,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,075.84x = 163,240,797,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,240,797,515.04/552,075.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,685.46

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