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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,906.62, 701,954.70 and 152,278.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,906.62, 701,954.70 and 152,278.78 is: 228,449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,906.62 : 701,954.70 = 152,278.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,906.62/701,954.70 = 152,278.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,906.62x = 701,954.70 × 152,278.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,906.62x = 106,892,805,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,892,805,331.27/467,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,449.01

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