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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,238.57, 732,462.42 and 151,271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,238.57, 732,462.42 and 151,271.76 is: 226,940.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,238.57 : 732,462.42 = 151,271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,238.57/732,462.42 = 151,271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,238.57x = 732,462.42 × 151,271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,238.57x = 110,800,875,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,800,875,744.95/488,238.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,940.03

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