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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,170.80, 828,256.20 and 197,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,170.80, 828,256.20 and 197,196.40 is: 295,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,170.80 : 828,256.20 = 197,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,170.80/828,256.20 = 197,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,170.80x = 828,256.20 × 197,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,170.80x = 163,329,140,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,329,140,917.68/552,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,794.60

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