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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,937.41, 794,887.86 and 150,860.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,937.41, 794,887.86 and 150,860.47 is: 226,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,937.41 : 794,887.86 = 150,860.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,937.41/794,887.86 = 150,860.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,937.41x = 794,887.86 × 150,860.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,937.41x = 119,917,156,156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,917,156,156.89/529,937.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,285.51

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