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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,080.84, 828,296.24 and 197,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,080.84, 828,296.24 and 197,087 is: 295,692.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,080.84 : 828,296.24 = 197,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,080.84/828,296.24 = 197,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,080.84x = 828,296.24 × 197,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,080.84x = 163,246,421,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,246,421,052.88/552,080.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,692.97

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