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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,498.54, 671,087.97 and 147,923.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,498.54, 671,087.97 and 147,923.82 is: 221,832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,498.54 : 671,087.97 = 147,923.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,498.54/671,087.97 = 147,923.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,498.54x = 671,087.97 × 147,923.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,498.54x = 99,269,896,078.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,269,896,078.45/447,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,832.89

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