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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,627.13, 828,940.64 and 153,267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,627.13, 828,940.64 and 153,267.89 is: 229,901.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,627.13 : 828,940.64 = 153,267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,627.13/828,940.64 = 153,267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,627.13x = 828,940.64 × 153,267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,627.13x = 127,049,982,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,049,982,828.05/552,627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,901.82

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