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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,986.32, 701,978.94 and 152,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,986.32, 701,978.94 and 152,442.72 is: 228,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,986.32 : 701,978.94 = 152,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,986.32/701,978.94 = 152,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,986.32x = 701,978.94 × 152,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,986.32x = 107,011,578,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,011,578,996.32/467,986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,663.90

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