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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,708.62, 727,173.51 and 147,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,708.62, 727,173.51 and 147,779.40 is: 221,702.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,708.62 : 727,173.51 = 147,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,708.62/727,173.51 = 147,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,708.62x = 727,173.51 × 147,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,708.62x = 107,461,265,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,461,265,003.69/484,708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,702.81

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