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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,234.36, 828,352.62 and 152,876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,234.36, 828,352.62 and 152,876.28 is: 229,314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,234.36 : 828,352.62 = 152,876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,234.36/828,352.62 = 152,876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,234.36x = 828,352.62 × 152,876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,234.36x = 126,635,467,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,635,467,073.85/552,234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,314.72

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