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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,787.70, 722,389.95 and 215,498.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,787.70, 722,389.95 and 215,498.58 is: 323,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,787.70 : 722,389.95 = 215,498.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,787.70/722,389.95 = 215,498.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,787.70x = 722,389.95 × 215,498.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,787.70x = 155,674,008,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,674,008,431.27/481,787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,117.44

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