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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,529, 761,264.70 and 152,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,529, 761,264.70 and 152,535.88 is: 228,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,529 : 761,264.70 = 152,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,529/761,264.70 = 152,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,529x = 761,264.70 × 152,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,529x = 116,120,180,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,120,180,927.44/507,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,795.16

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