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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,477, 789,530.74 and 147,295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,477, 789,530.74 and 147,295.86 is: 220,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,477 : 789,530.74 = 147,295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,477/789,530.74 = 147,295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,477x = 789,530.74 × 147,295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,477x = 116,294,609,344.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,294,609,344.74/526,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,892.10

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