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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,007.70, 720,011.55 and 147,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,007.70, 720,011.55 and 147,583.70 is: 221,375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,007.70 : 720,011.55 = 147,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,007.70/720,011.55 = 147,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,007.70x = 720,011.55 × 147,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,007.70x = 106,261,968,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,261,968,591.74/480,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,375.55

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