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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,767, 884,650.50 and 146,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,767, 884,650.50 and 146,535 is: 219,802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,767 : 884,650.50 = 146,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,767/884,650.50 = 146,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,767x = 884,650.50 × 146,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,767x = 129,632,261,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,632,261,017.50/589,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,802.50

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