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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,238.03, 670,714.78 and 147,662.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,238.03, 670,714.78 and 147,662.83 is: 221,447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,238.03 : 670,714.78 = 147,662.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,238.03/670,714.78 = 147,662.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,238.03x = 670,714.78 × 147,662.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,238.03x = 99,039,642,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,039,642,537.63/447,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,447.27

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