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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,995.13, 724,492.69 and 150,571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,995.13, 724,492.69 and 150,571.13 is: 225,856.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,995.13 : 724,492.69 = 150,571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,995.13/724,492.69 = 150,571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,995.13x = 724,492.69 × 150,571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,995.13x = 109,087,679,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,087,679,011.15/482,995.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,856.69

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