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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,467.61, 738,724.08 and 150,886.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,467.61, 738,724.08 and 150,886.58 is: 226,336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,467.61 : 738,724.08 = 150,886.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,467.61/738,724.08 = 150,886.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,467.61x = 738,724.08 × 150,886.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,467.61x = 111,463,546,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,463,546,301.23/492,467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,336.81

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