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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,110.02, 790,575.98 and 147,943.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,110.02, 790,575.98 and 147,943.74 is: 221,890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,110.02 : 790,575.98 = 147,943.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,110.02/790,575.98 = 147,943.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,110.02x = 790,575.98 × 147,943.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,110.02x = 116,960,767,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,960,767,235.37/527,110.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,890.62

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