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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,478.51, 786,697.52 and 150,501.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,478.51, 786,697.52 and 150,501.51 is: 225,746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,478.51 : 786,697.52 = 150,501.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,478.51/786,697.52 = 150,501.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,478.51x = 786,697.52 × 150,501.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,478.51x = 118,399,163,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,399,163,920.75/524,478.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,746.45

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