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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,219, 715,832.82 and 144,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,219, 715,832.82 and 144,795 is: 217,193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,219 : 715,832.82 = 144,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,219/715,832.82 = 144,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,219x = 715,832.82 × 144,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,219x = 103,649,013,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,649,013,171.90/477,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,193.81

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