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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,999.70, 821,999.55 and 154,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,999.70, 821,999.55 and 154,015.70 is: 231,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,999.70 : 821,999.55 = 154,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,999.70/821,999.55 = 154,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,999.70x = 821,999.55 × 154,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,999.70x = 126,600,836,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,600,836,092.94/547,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,023.55

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