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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,986.70, 865,480.05 and 150,521.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,986.70, 865,480.05 and 150,521.70 is: 225,782.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,986.70 : 865,480.05 = 150,521.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,986.70/865,480.05 = 150,521.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,986.70x = 865,480.05 × 150,521.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,986.70x = 130,273,528,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,273,528,442.09/576,986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,782.55

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