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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,867.38, 700,325.92 and 147,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,867.38, 700,325.92 and 147,044.28 is: 220,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,867.38 : 700,325.92 = 147,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,867.38/700,325.92 = 147,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,867.38x = 700,325.92 × 147,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,867.38x = 102,978,920,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,978,920,671.74/466,867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,574.25

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