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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,638.94, 857,545.89 and 150,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,638.94, 857,545.89 and 150,947.62 is: 226,444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,638.94 : 857,545.89 = 150,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,638.94/857,545.89 = 150,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,638.94x = 857,545.89 × 150,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,638.94x = 129,444,511,136.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,444,511,136.28/571,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,444.53

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