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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,382.22, 828,567.78 and 192,552.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,382.22, 828,567.78 and 192,552.35 is: 288,826.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,382.22 : 828,567.78 = 192,552.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,382.22/828,567.78 = 192,552.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,382.22x = 828,567.78 × 192,552.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,382.22x = 159,542,669,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,542,669,030.44/552,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,826.59

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