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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,916, 884,877.44 and 146,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,916, 884,877.44 and 146,684 is: 220,026.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,916 : 884,877.44 = 146,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,916/884,877.44 = 146,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,916x = 884,877.44 × 146,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,916x = 129,797,362,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,797,362,408.96/589,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,026.86

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