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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548,003, 822,004.50 and 154,019

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548,003, 822,004.50 and 154,019 is: 231,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548,003 : 822,004.50 = 154,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548,003/822,004.50 = 154,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548,003x = 822,004.50 × 154,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548,003x = 126,604,311,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,604,311,085.50/548,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,028.50

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