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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,491.80, 725,237.70 and 146,515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,491.80, 725,237.70 and 146,515.60 is: 219,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,491.80 : 725,237.70 = 146,515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,491.80/725,237.70 = 146,515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,491.80x = 725,237.70 × 146,515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,491.80x = 106,258,636,758.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,258,636,758.12/483,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,773.40

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