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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,805.06, 829,212.23 and 153,476.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,805.06, 829,212.23 and 153,476.97 is: 230,216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,805.06 : 829,212.23 = 153,476.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,805.06/829,212.23 = 153,476.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,805.06x = 829,212.23 × 153,476.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,805.06x = 127,264,980,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,264,980,355.50/552,805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,216.74

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