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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,467.93, 647,493.50 and 150,987.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,467.93, 647,493.50 and 150,987.61 is: 226,583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,467.93 : 647,493.50 = 150,987.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,467.93/647,493.50 = 150,987.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,467.93x = 647,493.50 × 150,987.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,467.93x = 97,763,496,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,763,496,055.54/431,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,583.46

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