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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,999.63, 724,499.44 and 150,575.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,999.63, 724,499.44 and 150,575.63 is: 225,863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,999.63 : 724,499.44 = 150,575.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,999.63/724,499.44 = 150,575.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,999.63x = 724,499.44 × 150,575.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,999.63x = 109,091,955,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,091,955,613.71/482,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,863.44

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