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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,653.34, 828,979.96 and 153,294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,653.34, 828,979.96 and 153,294.13 is: 229,941.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,653.34 : 828,979.96 = 153,294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,653.34/828,979.96 = 153,294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,653.34x = 828,979.96 × 153,294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,653.34x = 127,077,761,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,077,761,755.64/552,653.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,941.18

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