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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,548.09, 708,725.47 and 135,498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,548.09, 708,725.47 and 135,498.45 is: 203,219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,548.09 : 708,725.47 = 135,498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,548.09/708,725.47 = 135,498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,548.09x = 708,725.47 × 135,498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,548.09x = 96,031,198,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,031,198,439.40/472,548.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,219.95

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