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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,731.96, 827,608.34 and 152,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,731.96, 827,608.34 and 152,383.34 is: 228,577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,731.96 : 827,608.34 = 152,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,731.96/827,608.34 = 152,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,731.96x = 827,608.34 × 152,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,731.96x = 126,113,723,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,113,723,061.06/551,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,577.88

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