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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,813, 829,224.21 and 153,484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,813, 829,224.21 and 153,484.92 is: 230,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,813 : 829,224.21 = 153,484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,813/829,224.21 = 153,484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,813x = 829,224.21 × 153,484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,813x = 127,273,411,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,273,411,533.91/552,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,228.69

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