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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,850, 817,275 and 150,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,850, 817,275 and 150,866 is: 226,299

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,850 : 817,275 = 150,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,850/817,275 = 150,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,850x = 817,275 × 150,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,850x = 123,299,010,150
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,299,010,150/544,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,299

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