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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,220.32, 828,331.68 and 152,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,220.32, 828,331.68 and 152,862.24 is: 229,293.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,220.32 : 828,331.68 = 152,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,220.32/828,331.68 = 152,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,220.32x = 828,331.68 × 152,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,220.32x = 126,620,636,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,620,636,067.76/552,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,293.69

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