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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,623.63, 828,935.39 and 153,264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,623.63, 828,935.39 and 153,264.39 is: 229,896.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,623.63 : 828,935.39 = 153,264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,623.63/828,935.39 = 153,264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,623.63x = 828,935.39 × 153,264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,623.63x = 127,046,278,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,046,278,835.18/552,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,896.58

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