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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,523.72, 941,277.30 and 154,213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,523.72, 941,277.30 and 154,213.24 is: 231,317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,523.72 : 941,277.30 = 154,213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,523.72/941,277.30 = 154,213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,523.72x = 941,277.30 × 154,213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,523.72x = 145,157,422,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,157,422,171.45/627,523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,317.83

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