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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,415.60, 794,123.40 and 150,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,415.60, 794,123.40 and 150,335.60 is: 225,503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,415.60 : 794,123.40 = 150,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,415.60/794,123.40 = 150,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,415.60x = 794,123.40 × 150,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,415.60x = 119,385,017,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,385,017,813.04/529,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,503.40

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