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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,364.16, 783,546.24 and 148,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,364.16, 783,546.24 and 148,338.56 is: 222,507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,364.16 : 783,546.24 = 148,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,364.16/783,546.24 = 148,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,364.16x = 783,546.24 × 148,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,364.16x = 116,230,120,935.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,230,120,935.01/522,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,507.84

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