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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,007.88, 790,533.69 and 153,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,007.88, 790,533.69 and 153,030.88 is: 229,552.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,007.88 : 790,533.69 = 153,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,007.88/790,533.69 = 153,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,007.88x = 790,533.69 × 153,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,007.88x = 120,976,061,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,976,061,532.52/527,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,552.66

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