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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,872, 884,811.24 and 146,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,872, 884,811.24 and 146,640 is: 219,960.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,872 : 884,811.24 = 146,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,872/884,811.24 = 146,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,872x = 884,811.24 × 146,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,872x = 129,748,720,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,748,720,233.60/589,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,960.81

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