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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,806.36, 727,207.55 and 147,846.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,806.36, 727,207.55 and 147,846.02 is: 221,768.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,806.36 : 727,207.55 = 147,846.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,806.36/727,207.55 = 147,846.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,806.36x = 727,207.55 × 147,846.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,806.36x = 107,514,740,887.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,514,740,887.63/484,806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,768.42

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