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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,288.43, 793,963.06 and 150,179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,288.43, 793,963.06 and 150,179.49 is: 225,277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,288.43 : 793,963.06 = 150,179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,288.43/793,963.06 = 150,179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,288.43x = 793,963.06 × 150,179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,288.43x = 119,236,970,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,236,970,131.97/529,288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,277.87

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