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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,013.83, 835,524.20 and 197,106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,013.83, 835,524.20 and 197,106.33 is: 295,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,013.83 : 835,524.20 = 197,106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,013.83/835,524.20 = 197,106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,013.83x = 835,524.20 × 197,106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,013.83x = 164,687,109,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,687,109,180.95/557,013.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,660.72

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