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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,625.88, 828,938.77 and 153,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,625.88, 828,938.77 and 153,266.64 is: 229,899.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,625.88 : 828,938.77 = 153,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,625.88/828,938.77 = 153,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,625.88x = 828,938.77 × 153,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,625.88x = 127,048,659,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,048,659,277.30/552,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,899.95

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