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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,717.15, 828,982.98 and 153,398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,717.15, 828,982.98 and 153,398.49 is: 230,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,717.15 : 828,982.98 = 153,398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,717.15/828,982.98 = 153,398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,717.15x = 828,982.98 × 153,398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,717.15x = 127,164,737,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,164,737,367.70/552,717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,071.99

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