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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,487.80, 786,731.70 and 150,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,487.80, 786,731.70 and 150,548.60 is: 225,822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,487.80 : 786,731.70 = 150,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,487.80/786,731.70 = 150,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,487.80x = 786,731.70 × 150,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,487.80x = 118,441,356,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,441,356,010.62/524,487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,822.90

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