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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,797.28, 829,268.88 and 192,974.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,797.28, 829,268.88 and 192,974.62 is: 289,487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,797.28 : 829,268.88 = 192,974.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,797.28/829,268.88 = 192,974.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,797.28x = 829,268.88 × 192,974.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,797.28x = 160,027,846,995.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,027,846,995.83/552,797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,487.40

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