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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,794.28, 829,264.38 and 192,971.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,794.28, 829,264.38 and 192,971.61 is: 289,482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,794.28 : 829,264.38 = 192,971.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,794.28/829,264.38 = 192,971.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,794.28x = 829,264.38 × 192,971.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,794.28x = 160,024,482,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,024,482,524.25/552,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,482.88

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