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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,996.40, 647,994.60 and 151,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,996.40, 647,994.60 and 151,477.20 is: 227,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,996.40 : 647,994.60 = 151,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,996.40/647,994.60 = 151,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,996.40x = 647,994.60 × 151,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,996.40x = 98,156,407,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,156,407,623.12/431,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,215.80

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