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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,640.08, 828,959.96 and 153,280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,640.08, 828,959.96 and 153,280.90 is: 229,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,640.08 : 828,959.96 = 153,280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,640.08/828,959.96 = 153,280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,640.08x = 828,959.96 × 153,280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,640.08x = 127,063,725,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,063,725,489.27/552,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,921.30

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