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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,041.86, 700,562.82 and 151,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,041.86, 700,562.82 and 151,498.80 is: 227,248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,041.86 : 700,562.82 = 151,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,041.86/700,562.82 = 151,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,041.86x = 700,562.82 × 151,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,041.86x = 106,134,426,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,134,426,554.62/467,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,248.21

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