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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,726.56, 758,589.48 and 150,731.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,726.56, 758,589.48 and 150,731.46 is: 226,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,726.56 : 758,589.48 = 150,731.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,726.56/758,589.48 = 150,731.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,726.56x = 758,589.48 × 150,731.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,726.56x = 114,343,299,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,343,299,861.04/505,726.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,097.08

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