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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,222.87, 828,242.02 and 152,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,222.87, 828,242.02 and 152,904 is: 229,330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,222.87 : 828,242.02 = 152,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,222.87/828,242.02 = 152,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,222.87x = 828,242.02 × 152,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,222.87x = 126,641,517,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,641,517,826.08/552,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,330.45

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