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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,535.78, 699,914.73 and 150,992.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,535.78, 699,914.73 and 150,992.69 is: 226,524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,535.78 : 699,914.73 = 150,992.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,535.78/699,914.73 = 150,992.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,535.78x = 699,914.73 × 150,992.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,535.78x = 105,682,003,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,682,003,598.79/466,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,524.97

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