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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,780.16, 829,325.76 and 197,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,780.16, 829,325.76 and 197,844.64 is: 296,822.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,780.16 : 829,325.76 = 197,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,780.16/829,325.76 = 197,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,780.16x = 829,325.76 × 197,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,780.16x = 164,077,656,429.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,077,656,429.93/552,780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,822.62

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