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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,656.92, 716,459.46 and 145,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,656.92, 716,459.46 and 145,207 is: 217,802.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,656.92 : 716,459.46 = 145,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,656.92/716,459.46 = 145,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,656.92x = 716,459.46 × 145,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,656.92x = 104,034,928,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,034,928,808.22/477,656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,802.62

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