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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,585.80, 726,878.70 and 147,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,585.80, 726,878.70 and 147,625.80 is: 221,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,585.80 : 726,878.70 = 147,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,585.80/726,878.70 = 147,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,585.80x = 726,878.70 × 147,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,585.80x = 107,306,049,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,306,049,590.46/484,585.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,438.70

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