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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,650.89, 647,535.42 and 147,265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,650.89, 647,535.42 and 147,265.07 is: 220,917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,650.89 : 647,535.42 = 147,265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,650.89/647,535.42 = 147,265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,650.89x = 647,535.42 × 147,265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,650.89x = 95,359,345,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,359,345,716.10/431,650.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,917.76

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