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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,546.76, 783,951.74 and 148,569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,546.76, 783,951.74 and 148,569.76 is: 222,892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,546.76 : 783,951.74 = 148,569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,546.76/783,951.74 = 148,569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,546.76x = 783,951.74 × 148,569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,546.76x = 116,471,521,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,471,521,863.38/522,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,892.06

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