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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,936.41, 794,886.36 and 150,859.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,936.41, 794,886.36 and 150,859.47 is: 226,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,936.41 : 794,886.36 = 150,859.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,936.41/794,886.36 = 150,859.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,936.41x = 794,886.36 × 150,859.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,936.41x = 119,916,134,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,916,134,979.83/529,936.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,284.01

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