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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,946.28, 794,901.15 and 150,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,946.28, 794,901.15 and 150,869.34 is: 226,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,946.28 : 794,901.15 = 150,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,946.28/794,901.15 = 150,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,946.28x = 794,901.15 × 150,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,946.28x = 119,926,211,865.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,926,211,865.74/529,946.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,298.81

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