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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548,001, 822,001.50 and 154,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548,001, 822,001.50 and 154,017 is: 231,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548,001 : 822,001.50 = 154,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548,001/822,001.50 = 154,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548,001x = 822,001.50 × 154,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548,001x = 126,602,205,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,602,205,025.50/548,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,025.50

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