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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,252.63, 791,013.80 and 153,275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,252.63, 791,013.80 and 153,275.63 is: 229,952.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,252.63 : 791,013.80 = 153,275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,252.63/791,013.80 = 153,275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,252.63x = 791,013.80 × 153,275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,252.63x = 121,243,134,961.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,243,134,961.81/527,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,952.64

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