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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,007.31, 790,532.84 and 153,030.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,007.31, 790,532.84 and 153,030.31 is: 229,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,007.31 : 790,532.84 = 153,030.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,007.31/790,532.84 = 153,030.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,007.31x = 790,532.84 × 153,030.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,007.31x = 120,975,485,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,975,485,570.38/527,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,551.82

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