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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,926.62, 701,948.25 and 152,298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,926.62, 701,948.25 and 152,298.78 is: 228,467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,926.62 : 701,948.25 = 152,298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,926.62/701,948.25 = 152,298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,926.62x = 701,948.25 × 152,298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,926.62x = 106,905,862,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,905,862,098.14/467,926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,467.15

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