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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,285.78, 791,063.49 and 153,308.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,285.78, 791,063.49 and 153,308.78 is: 230,002.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,285.78 : 791,063.49 = 153,308.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,285.78/791,063.49 = 153,308.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,285.78x = 791,063.49 × 153,308.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,285.78x = 121,276,978,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,276,978,554.44/527,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,002.37

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