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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,276.40, 885,414.60 and 147,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,276.40, 885,414.60 and 147,044.40 is: 220,566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,276.40 : 885,414.60 = 147,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,276.40/885,414.60 = 147,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,276.40x = 885,414.60 × 147,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,276.40x = 130,195,258,608.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,195,258,608.24/590,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,566.60

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