Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,232.88, 828,257 and 152,914
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 552,232.88, 828,257 and 152,914 is: 229,345.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,232.88 : 828,257 = 152,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,232.88/828,257 = 152,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,232.88x = 828,257 × 152,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,232.88x = 126,652,090,898 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,652,090,898/552,232.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,345.44
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