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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,204.92, 670,873.86 and 147,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,204.92, 670,873.86 and 147,717.14 is: 221,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,204.92 : 670,873.86 = 147,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,204.92/670,873.86 = 147,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,204.92x = 670,873.86 × 147,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,204.92x = 99,099,564,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,099,564,545.59/447,204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,597.66

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