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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,214.90, 718,822.35 and 146,747.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,214.90, 718,822.35 and 146,747.70 is: 220,121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,214.90 : 718,822.35 = 146,747.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,214.90/718,822.35 = 146,747.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,214.90x = 718,822.35 × 146,747.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,214.90x = 105,485,526,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,485,526,571.10/479,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,121.55

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