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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,906.78, 671,954.94 and 148,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,906.78, 671,954.94 and 148,370.40 is: 222,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,906.78 : 671,954.94 = 148,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,906.78/671,954.94 = 148,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,906.78x = 671,954.94 × 148,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,906.78x = 99,698,223,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,698,223,229.78/447,906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,586.99

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