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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,501.56, 786,731.34 and 150,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,501.56, 786,731.34 and 150,524.44 is: 225,780.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,501.56 : 786,731.34 = 150,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,501.56/786,731.34 = 150,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,501.56x = 786,731.34 × 150,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,501.56x = 118,422,294,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,422,294,383.95/524,501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,780.63

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