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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,408.41, 671,217.71 and 147,888.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,408.41, 671,217.71 and 147,888.99 is: 221,868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,408.41 : 671,217.71 = 147,888.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,408.41/671,217.71 = 147,888.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,408.41x = 671,217.71 × 147,888.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,408.41x = 99,265,708,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,265,708,462.57/447,408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,868.22

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