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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,481.01, 786,701.26 and 150,504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,481.01, 786,701.26 and 150,504.01 is: 225,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,481.01 : 786,701.26 = 150,504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,481.01/786,701.26 = 150,504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,481.01x = 786,701.26 × 150,504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,481.01x = 118,401,694,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,401,694,302.05/524,481.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,750.20

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