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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,035.62, 697,619.04 and 149,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,035.62, 697,619.04 and 149,386.72 is: 224,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,035.62 : 697,619.04 = 149,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,035.62/697,619.04 = 149,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,035.62x = 697,619.04 × 149,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,035.62x = 104,215,020,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,215,020,195.15/465,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,101.16

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