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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,071.40, 670,607.10 and 147,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,071.40, 670,607.10 and 147,598.20 is: 221,397.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,071.40 : 670,607.10 = 147,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,071.40/670,607.10 = 147,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,071.40x = 670,607.10 × 147,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,071.40x = 98,980,400,867.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,980,400,867.22/447,071.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,397.30

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