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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549,996.52, 824,962.50 and 150,607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549,996.52, 824,962.50 and 150,607.90 is: 225,903.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,996.52 : 824,962.50 = 150,607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,996.52/824,962.50 = 150,607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,996.52x = 824,962.50 × 150,607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,996.52x = 124,245,869,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,245,869,703.75/549,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,903.01

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