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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,741.84, 829,287.72 and 197,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,741.84, 829,287.72 and 197,748 is: 296,684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,741.84 : 829,287.72 = 197,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,741.84/829,287.72 = 197,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,741.84x = 829,287.72 × 197,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,741.84x = 163,989,988,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,989,988,054.56/552,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,684.59

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