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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,601.28, 758,565.96 and 150,618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,601.28, 758,565.96 and 150,618.36 is: 225,976.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,601.28 : 758,565.96 = 150,618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,601.28/758,565.96 = 150,618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,601.28x = 758,565.96 × 150,618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,601.28x = 114,253,960,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,253,960,847.03/505,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,976.41

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