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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,583.46, 758,375.19 and 150,588.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,583.46, 758,375.19 and 150,588.25 is: 225,882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,583.46 : 758,375.19 = 150,588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,583.46/758,375.19 = 150,588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,583.46x = 758,375.19 × 150,588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,583.46x = 114,202,392,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,202,392,705.52/505,583.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,882.38

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