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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,927.22, 698,890.85 and 150,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,927.22, 698,890.85 and 150,430.60 is: 225,645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,927.22 : 698,890.85 = 150,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,927.22/698,890.85 = 150,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,927.22x = 698,890.85 × 150,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,927.22x = 105,134,570,585.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,134,570,585.59/465,927.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,645.91

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