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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,893, 884,842.74 and 146,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,893, 884,842.74 and 146,661 is: 219,992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,893 : 884,842.74 = 146,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,893/884,842.74 = 146,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,893x = 884,842.74 × 146,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,893x = 129,771,921,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,771,921,091.14/589,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,992.31

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