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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,469.96, 716,220.94 and 145,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,469.96, 716,220.94 and 145,045 is: 217,572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,469.96 : 716,220.94 = 145,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,469.96/716,220.94 = 145,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,469.96x = 716,220.94 × 145,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,469.96x = 103,884,266,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,884,266,242.30/477,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,572.36

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