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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,518.64, 828,695.84 and 153,117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,518.64, 828,695.84 and 153,117.77 is: 229,653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,518.64 : 828,695.84 = 153,117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,518.64/828,695.84 = 153,117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,518.64x = 828,695.84 × 153,117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,518.64x = 126,888,054,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,888,054,120.01/552,518.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,653.89

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