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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,441.14, 828,679.53 and 153,085.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,441.14, 828,679.53 and 153,085.76 is: 229,633.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,441.14 : 828,679.53 = 153,085.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,441.14/828,679.53 = 153,085.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,441.14x = 828,679.53 × 153,085.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,441.14x = 126,859,034,323.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,859,034,323.61/552,441.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,633.58

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