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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,006.38, 790,531.44 and 153,029.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,006.38, 790,531.44 and 153,029.38 is: 229,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,006.38 : 790,531.44 = 153,029.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,006.38/790,531.44 = 153,029.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,006.38x = 790,531.44 × 153,029.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,006.38x = 120,974,536,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,974,536,133.71/527,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,550.42

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