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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,478.57, 765,539.37 and 150,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,478.57, 765,539.37 and 150,553.96 is: 225,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,478.57 : 765,539.37 = 150,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,478.57/765,539.37 = 150,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,478.57x = 765,539.37 × 150,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,478.57x = 115,254,981,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,254,981,775.56/510,478.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,778.30

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