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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,687.62, 722,699.10 and 215,476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,687.62, 722,699.10 and 215,476.26 is: 323,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,687.62 : 722,699.10 = 215,476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,687.62/722,699.10 = 215,476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,687.62x = 722,699.10 × 215,476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,687.62x = 155,724,499,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,724,499,173.37/481,687.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,289.39

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