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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,806.68, 829,214.67 and 153,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,806.68, 829,214.67 and 153,478.60 is: 230,219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,806.68 : 829,214.67 = 153,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,806.68/829,214.67 = 153,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,806.68x = 829,214.67 × 153,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,806.68x = 127,266,706,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,266,706,651.06/552,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,219.19

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