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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,892, 884,841.24 and 146,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,892, 884,841.24 and 146,660 is: 219,990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,892 : 884,841.24 = 146,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,892/884,841.24 = 146,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,892x = 884,841.24 × 146,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,892x = 129,770,816,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,770,816,258.40/589,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,990.81

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