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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,805.31, 829,212.60 and 153,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,805.31, 829,212.60 and 153,477.22 is: 230,217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,805.31 : 829,212.60 = 153,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,805.31/829,212.60 = 153,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,805.31x = 829,212.60 × 153,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,805.31x = 127,265,244,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,265,244,636.97/552,805.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,217.12

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