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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,911.03, 758,966.19 and 150,917.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,911.03, 758,966.19 and 150,917.19 is: 226,405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,911.03 : 758,966.19 = 150,917.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,911.03/758,966.19 = 150,917.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,911.03x = 758,966.19 × 150,917.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,911.03x = 114,541,044,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,541,044,699.81/505,911.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,405.51

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