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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,536.78, 699,916.23 and 150,993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,536.78, 699,916.23 and 150,993.69 is: 226,526.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,536.78 : 699,916.23 = 150,993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,536.78/699,916.23 = 150,993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,536.78x = 699,916.23 × 150,993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,536.78x = 105,682,934,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,682,934,258.59/466,536.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,526.48

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