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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,811.70, 718,217.55 and 146,387.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,811.70, 718,217.55 and 146,387.70 is: 219,581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,811.70 : 718,217.55 = 146,387.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,811.70/718,217.55 = 146,387.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,811.70x = 718,217.55 × 146,387.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,811.70x = 105,138,215,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,138,215,244.14/478,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,581.55

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