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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,214.08, 828,322.29 and 152,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,214.08, 828,322.29 and 152,856 is: 229,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,214.08 : 828,322.29 = 152,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,214.08/828,322.29 = 152,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,214.08x = 828,322.29 × 152,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,214.08x = 126,614,031,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,614,031,960.24/552,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,284.32

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