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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,068.89, 731,931.81 and 146,410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,068.89, 731,931.81 and 146,410.44 is: 219,564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,068.89 : 731,931.81 = 146,410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,068.89/731,931.81 = 146,410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,068.89x = 731,931.81 × 146,410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,068.89x = 107,162,458,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,162,458,352.10/488,068.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,564.21

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