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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,999.89, 700,598.31 and 151,432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,999.89, 700,598.31 and 151,432.26 is: 227,180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,999.89 : 700,598.31 = 151,432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,999.89/700,598.31 = 151,432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,999.89x = 700,598.31 × 151,432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,999.89x = 106,093,185,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,093,185,435.48/466,999.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,180.32

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