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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,979.20, 865,468.80 and 150,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,979.20, 865,468.80 and 150,514.20 is: 225,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,979.20 : 865,468.80 = 150,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,979.20/865,468.80 = 150,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,979.20x = 865,468.80 × 150,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,979.20x = 130,265,344,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,265,344,056.96/576,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,771.30

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