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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,444.23, 828,684.17 and 153,088.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,444.23, 828,684.17 and 153,088.85 is: 229,638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,444.23 : 828,684.17 = 153,088.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,444.23/828,684.17 = 153,088.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,444.23x = 828,684.17 × 153,088.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,444.23x = 126,862,306,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,862,306,598.51/552,444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,638.21

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