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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,789.70, 722,392.95 and 215,500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,789.70, 722,392.95 and 215,500.58 is: 323,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,789.70 : 722,392.95 = 215,500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,789.70/722,392.95 = 215,500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,789.70x = 722,392.95 × 215,500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,789.70x = 155,676,099,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,676,099,712.91/481,789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,120.44

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