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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,983, 720,091.14 and 147,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,983, 720,091.14 and 147,559 is: 221,374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,983 : 720,091.14 = 147,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,983/720,091.14 = 147,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,983x = 720,091.14 × 147,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,983x = 106,255,928,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,255,928,527.26/479,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,374.36

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