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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,263.72, 732,113.34 and 151,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,263.72, 732,113.34 and 151,214.44 is: 226,734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,263.72 : 732,113.34 = 151,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,263.72/732,113.34 = 151,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,263.72x = 732,113.34 × 151,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,263.72x = 110,706,108,724.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,706,108,724.63/488,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,734.25

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