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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,984.88, 701,977.20 and 152,441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,984.88, 701,977.20 and 152,441.79 is: 228,662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,984.88 : 701,977.20 = 152,441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,984.88/701,977.20 = 152,441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,984.88x = 701,977.20 × 152,441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,984.88x = 107,010,660,907.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,010,660,907.19/467,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,662.65

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