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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531,300.61, 796,946.93 and 152,221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531,300.61, 796,946.93 and 152,221.66 is: 228,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531,300.61 : 796,946.93 = 152,221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531,300.61/796,946.93 = 152,221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531,300.61x = 796,946.93 × 152,221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531,300.61x = 121,312,580,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,312,580,631.77/531,300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,331.34

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