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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,206.04, 828,309.06 and 178,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,206.04, 828,309.06 and 178,284.12 is: 267,426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,206.04 : 828,309.06 = 178,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,206.04/828,309.06 = 178,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,206.04x = 828,309.06 × 178,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,206.04x = 147,674,351,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,674,351,850.13/552,206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,426.18

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