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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,008.18, 856,446 and 150,316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,008.18, 856,446 and 150,316.86 is: 225,457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,008.18 : 856,446 = 150,316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,008.18/856,446 = 150,316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,008.18x = 856,446 × 150,316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,008.18x = 128,738,273,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,738,273,479.56/571,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,457.84

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