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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,834.88, 791,689.95 and 148,784.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,834.88, 791,689.95 and 148,784.04 is: 223,158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,834.88 : 791,689.95 = 148,784.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,834.88/791,689.95 = 148,784.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,834.88x = 791,689.95 × 148,784.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,834.88x = 117,790,829,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,790,829,188.40/527,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,158.48

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