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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,731.47, 827,607.60 and 152,382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,731.47, 827,607.60 and 152,382.84 is: 228,577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,731.47 : 827,607.60 = 152,382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,731.47/827,607.60 = 152,382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,731.47x = 827,607.60 × 152,382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,731.47x = 126,113,196,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,113,196,493.58/551,731.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,577.13

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