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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,539.20, 621,808.80 and 148,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,539.20, 621,808.80 and 148,308.40 is: 222,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,539.20 : 621,808.80 = 148,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,539.20/621,808.80 = 148,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,539.20x = 621,808.80 × 148,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,539.20x = 92,219,468,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,219,468,233.92/414,539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,462.60

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