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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,526.72, 941,281.92 and 154,216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,526.72, 941,281.92 and 154,216.24 is: 231,322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,526.72 : 941,281.92 = 154,216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,526.72/941,281.92 = 154,216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,526.72x = 941,281.92 × 154,216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,526.72x = 145,160,958,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,160,958,482.38/627,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,322.35

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