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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,638.16, 828,957.18 and 153,278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,638.16, 828,957.18 and 153,278.94 is: 229,918.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,638.16 : 828,957.18 = 153,278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,638.16/828,957.18 = 153,278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,638.16x = 828,957.18 × 153,278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,638.16x = 127,061,677,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,061,677,855.79/552,638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,918.39

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