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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397,998.60, 596,997.90 and 148,667.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397,998.60, 596,997.90 and 148,667.40 is: 223,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,998.60 : 596,997.90 = 148,667.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,998.60/596,997.90 = 148,667.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,998.60x = 596,997.90 × 148,667.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,998.60x = 88,754,125,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,754,125,598.46/397,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,001.10

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