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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,257.80, 828,386.70 and 197,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,257.80, 828,386.70 and 197,283.40 is: 295,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,257.80 : 828,386.70 = 197,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,257.80/828,386.70 = 197,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,257.80x = 828,386.70 × 197,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,257.80x = 163,426,944,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,426,944,690.78/552,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,925.10

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