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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,676.42, 794,394.81 and 150,588.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,676.42, 794,394.81 and 150,588.72 is: 225,849.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,676.42 : 794,394.81 = 150,588.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,676.42/794,394.81 = 150,588.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,676.42x = 794,394.81 × 150,588.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,676.42x = 119,626,897,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,626,897,612.54/529,676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,849.02

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