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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,839.88, 791,697.44 and 148,789.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,839.88, 791,697.44 and 148,789.04 is: 223,165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,839.88 : 791,697.44 = 148,789.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,839.88/791,697.44 = 148,789.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,839.88x = 791,697.44 × 148,789.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,839.88x = 117,795,902,068.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,795,902,068.06/527,839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,165.98

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