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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,279.88, 828,593.82 and 197,286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,279.88, 828,593.82 and 197,286.04 is: 295,991.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,279.88 : 828,593.82 = 197,286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,279.88/828,593.82 = 197,286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,279.88x = 828,593.82 × 197,286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,279.88x = 163,469,993,516.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,469,993,516.27/552,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,991.22

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