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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,611.66, 794,466.45 and 150,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,611.66, 794,466.45 and 150,540.30 is: 225,824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,611.66 : 794,466.45 = 150,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,611.66/794,466.45 = 150,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,611.66x = 794,466.45 × 150,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,611.66x = 119,599,217,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,599,217,722.94/529,611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,824.37

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