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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,484.88, 753,731.64 and 147,504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,484.88, 753,731.64 and 147,504.72 is: 221,258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,484.88 : 753,731.64 = 147,504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,484.88/753,731.64 = 147,504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,484.88x = 753,731.64 × 147,504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,484.88x = 111,178,974,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,178,974,513.34/502,484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,258.35

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