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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,968, 817,498.08 and 150,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,968, 817,498.08 and 150,984 is: 226,488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,968 : 817,498.08 = 150,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,968/817,498.08 = 150,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,968x = 817,498.08 × 150,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,968x = 123,429,130,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,429,130,110.72/544,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,488.77

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