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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,060.08, 721,659.24 and 148,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,060.08, 721,659.24 and 148,662 is: 223,014.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,060.08 : 721,659.24 = 148,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,060.08/721,659.24 = 148,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,060.08x = 721,659.24 × 148,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,060.08x = 107,283,305,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,283,305,936.88/481,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,014.36

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