Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,263, 883,894.50 and 146,031
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 589,263, 883,894.50 and 146,031 is: 219,046.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
589,263 : 883,894.50 = 146,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
589,263/883,894.50 = 146,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
589,263x = 883,894.50 × 146,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
589,263x = 129,075,997,729.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,075,997,729.50/589,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,046.50
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