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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,050.74, 731,804.51 and 150,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,050.74, 731,804.51 and 150,995.76 is: 226,409.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,050.74 : 731,804.51 = 150,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,050.74/731,804.51 = 150,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,050.74x = 731,804.51 × 150,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,050.74x = 110,499,377,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,499,377,403.90/488,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,409.61

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