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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,261.40, 885,392.10 and 147,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,261.40, 885,392.10 and 147,029.40 is: 220,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,261.40 : 885,392.10 = 147,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,261.40/885,392.10 = 147,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,261.40x = 885,392.10 × 147,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,261.40x = 130,178,669,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,178,669,227.74/590,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,544.10

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