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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,709.44, 658,077.60 and 150,517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,709.44, 658,077.60 and 150,517.04 is: 225,780.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,709.44 : 658,077.60 = 150,517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,709.44/658,077.60 = 150,517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,709.44x = 658,077.60 × 150,517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,709.44x = 99,051,892,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,051,892,442.30/438,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,780.17

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