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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,716.15, 828,981.48 and 153,397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,716.15, 828,981.48 and 153,397.49 is: 230,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,716.15 : 828,981.48 = 153,397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,716.15/828,981.48 = 153,397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,716.15x = 828,981.48 × 153,397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,716.15x = 127,163,678,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,163,678,288.49/552,716.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,070.50

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