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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,639.89, 828,959.68 and 153,280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,639.89, 828,959.68 and 153,280.71 is: 229,921.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,639.89 : 828,959.68 = 153,280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,639.89/828,959.68 = 153,280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,639.89x = 828,959.68 × 153,280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,639.89x = 127,063,528,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,063,528,503.37/552,639.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,921.02

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