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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,262.88, 828,568.20 and 197,269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,262.88, 828,568.20 and 197,269.04 is: 295,965.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,262.88 : 828,568.20 = 197,269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,262.88/828,568.20 = 197,269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,262.88x = 828,568.20 × 197,269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,262.88x = 163,450,853,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,450,853,388.53/552,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,965.67

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