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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,788.62, 727,210.88 and 147,840.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,788.62, 727,210.88 and 147,840.78 is: 221,769.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,788.62 : 727,210.88 = 147,840.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,788.62/727,210.88 = 147,840.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,788.62x = 727,210.88 × 147,840.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,788.62x = 107,511,423,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,511,423,723.69/484,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,769.69

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