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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,651.83, 828,977.65 and 153,292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,651.83, 828,977.65 and 153,292.60 is: 229,938.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,651.83 : 828,977.65 = 153,292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,651.83/828,977.65 = 153,292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,651.83x = 828,977.65 × 153,292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,651.83x = 127,076,136,854.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,076,136,854.71/552,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,938.87

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