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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,645.57, 828,968.29 and 153,286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,645.57, 828,968.29 and 153,286.34 is: 229,929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,645.57 : 828,968.29 = 153,286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,645.57/828,968.29 = 153,286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,645.57x = 828,968.29 × 153,286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,645.57x = 127,069,515,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,069,515,611.55/552,645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,929.49

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