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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,826.31, 829,244.08 and 153,498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,826.31, 829,244.08 and 153,498.23 is: 230,248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,826.31 : 829,244.08 = 153,498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,826.31/829,244.08 = 153,498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,826.31x = 829,244.08 × 153,498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,826.31x = 127,287,498,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,287,498,517.98/552,826.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,248.63

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