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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,221.99, 828,240.71 and 152,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,221.99, 828,240.71 and 152,903.13 is: 229,329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,221.99 : 828,240.71 = 152,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,221.99/828,240.71 = 152,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,221.99x = 828,240.71 × 152,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,221.99x = 126,640,595,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,640,595,264.08/552,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,329.14

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