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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,588.32, 828,882.49 and 197,580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,588.32, 828,882.49 and 197,580.82 is: 296,371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,588.32 : 828,882.49 = 197,580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,588.32/828,882.49 = 197,580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,588.32x = 828,882.49 × 197,580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,588.32x = 163,771,279,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,771,279,491.68/552,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,371.23

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