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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,623.53, 828,935.25 and 153,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,623.53, 828,935.25 and 153,264.30 is: 229,896.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,623.53 : 828,935.25 = 153,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,623.53/828,935.25 = 153,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,623.53x = 828,935.25 × 153,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,623.53x = 127,046,179,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,046,179,569.69/552,623.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,896.43

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