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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,459.68, 647,481.12 and 150,979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,459.68, 647,481.12 and 150,979.36 is: 226,571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,459.68 : 647,481.12 = 150,979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,459.68/647,481.12 = 150,979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,459.68x = 647,481.12 × 150,979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,459.68x = 97,756,285,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,756,285,109.68/431,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,571.08

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