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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,423.49, 765,520.41 and 150,517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,423.49, 765,520.41 and 150,517.10 is: 225,741.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,423.49 : 765,520.41 = 150,517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,423.49/765,520.41 = 150,517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,423.49x = 765,520.41 × 150,517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,423.49x = 115,223,912,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,223,912,104.01/510,423.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,741.79

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