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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,773, 704,314.44 and 149,740.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,773, 704,314.44 and 149,740.62 is: 224,500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,773 : 704,314.44 = 149,740.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,773/704,314.44 = 149,740.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,773x = 704,314.44 × 149,740.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,773x = 105,464,478,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,464,478,279.37/469,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,500.94

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