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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,614.66, 794,470.95 and 150,543.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,614.66, 794,470.95 and 150,543.30 is: 225,828.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,614.66 : 794,470.95 = 150,543.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,614.66/794,470.95 = 150,543.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,614.66x = 794,470.95 × 150,543.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,614.66x = 119,602,278,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,602,278,567.14/529,614.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,828.87

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