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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,239.94, 828,374.00 and 152,884.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,239.94, 828,374.00 and 152,884.16 is: 229,330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,239.94 : 828,374.00 = 152,884.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,239.94/828,374.00 = 152,884.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,239.94x = 828,374.00 × 152,884.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,239.94x = 126,645,258,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,645,258,249.55/552,239.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,330.13

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