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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,544.99, 828,955.42 and 192,721.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,544.99, 828,955.42 and 192,721.01 is: 289,129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,544.99 : 828,955.42 = 192,721.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,544.99/828,955.42 = 192,721.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,544.99x = 828,955.42 × 192,721.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,544.99x = 159,757,125,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,757,125,787.37/552,544.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,129.63

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