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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,259.44, 796,654.04 and 152,093.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,259.44, 796,654.04 and 152,093.78 is: 228,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,259.44 : 796,654.04 = 152,093.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,259.44/796,654.04 = 152,093.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,259.44x = 796,654.04 × 152,093.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,259.44x = 121,166,122,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,166,122,539.59/531,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,073.36

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