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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,647.92, 723,971.88 and 150,249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,647.92, 723,971.88 and 150,249.84 is: 225,374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,647.92 : 723,971.88 = 150,249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,647.92/723,971.88 = 150,249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,647.92x = 723,971.88 × 150,249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,647.92x = 108,776,659,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,776,659,134.50/482,647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,374.76

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