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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,205.04, 828,307.58 and 178,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,205.04, 828,307.58 and 178,283.12 is: 267,424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,205.04 : 828,307.58 = 178,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,205.04/828,307.58 = 178,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,205.04x = 828,307.58 × 178,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,205.04x = 147,673,259,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,673,259,682.05/552,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,424.69

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