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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,247, 715,874.82 and 144,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,247, 715,874.82 and 144,823 is: 217,235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,247 : 715,874.82 = 144,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,247/715,874.82 = 144,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,247x = 715,874.82 × 144,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,247x = 103,675,139,056.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,675,139,056.86/477,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,235.81

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