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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,629.61, 758,553.78 and 150,672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,629.61, 758,553.78 and 150,672.22 is: 226,040.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,629.61 : 758,553.78 = 150,672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,629.61/758,553.78 = 150,672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,629.61x = 758,553.78 × 150,672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,629.61x = 114,292,982,021.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,292,982,021.99/505,629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,040.92

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