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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,439.70, 717,659.55 and 146,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,439.70, 717,659.55 and 146,015.70 is: 219,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,439.70 : 717,659.55 = 146,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,439.70/717,659.55 = 146,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,439.70x = 717,659.55 × 146,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,439.70x = 104,789,561,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,789,561,554.94/478,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,023.55

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