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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,989.78, 670,525.17 and 147,471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,989.78, 670,525.17 and 147,471.22 is: 221,220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,989.78 : 670,525.17 = 147,471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,989.78/670,525.17 = 147,471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,989.78x = 670,525.17 × 147,471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,989.78x = 98,883,164,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,883,164,860.61/446,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,220.19

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