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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,264.72, 732,114.84 and 151,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,264.72, 732,114.84 and 151,215.44 is: 226,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,264.72 : 732,114.84 = 151,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,264.72/732,114.84 = 151,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,264.72x = 732,114.84 × 151,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,264.72x = 110,707,067,661.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,707,067,661.13/488,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,735.75

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