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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,619.90, 827,413.38 and 152,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,619.90, 827,413.38 and 152,285.04 is: 228,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,619.90 : 827,413.38 = 152,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,619.90/827,413.38 = 152,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,619.90x = 827,413.38 × 152,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,619.90x = 126,002,679,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,002,679,669.84/551,619.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,423.01

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