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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,792.89, 631,271.64 and 154,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,792.89, 631,271.64 and 154,555.40 is: 231,863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,792.89 : 631,271.64 = 154,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,792.89/631,271.64 = 154,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,792.89x = 631,271.64 × 154,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,792.89x = 97,566,442,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,566,442,986.62/420,792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,863.34

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