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