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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,760.08, 724,140.12 and 150,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,760.08, 724,140.12 and 150,362 is: 225,543

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,760.08 : 724,140.12 = 150,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,760.08/724,140.12 = 150,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,760.08x = 724,140.12 × 150,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,760.08x = 108,883,156,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,883,156,723.44/482,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,543

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