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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,786.20, 722,387.70 and 215,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,786.20, 722,387.70 and 215,497.08 is: 323,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,786.20 : 722,387.70 = 215,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,786.20/722,387.70 = 215,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,786.20x = 722,387.70 × 215,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,786.20x = 155,672,439,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,672,439,977.92/481,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,115.19

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