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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,619.95, 701,524.93 and 147,821.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,619.95, 701,524.93 and 147,821.78 is: 221,762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,619.95 : 701,524.93 = 147,821.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,619.95/701,524.93 = 147,821.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,619.95x = 701,524.93 × 147,821.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,619.95x = 103,700,661,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,700,661,166.57/467,619.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,762.70

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