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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,833, 716,749.50 and 145,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,833, 716,749.50 and 145,409 is: 218,113.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,833 : 716,749.50 = 145,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,833/716,749.50 = 145,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,833x = 716,749.50 × 145,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,833x = 104,221,828,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,221,828,045.50/477,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,113.50

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