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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,694.72, 718,016.08 and 146,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,694.72, 718,016.08 and 146,270.72 is: 219,398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,694.72 : 718,016.08 = 146,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,694.72/718,016.08 = 146,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,694.72x = 718,016.08 × 146,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,694.72x = 105,024,728,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,024,728,993.18/478,694.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,398.14

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