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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,391.28, 792,635.12 and 149,317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,391.28, 792,635.12 and 149,317.49 is: 223,989.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,391.28 : 792,635.12 = 149,317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,391.28/792,635.12 = 149,317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,391.28x = 792,635.12 × 149,317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,391.28x = 118,354,288,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,354,288,399.19/528,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,989.86

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