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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,277.40, 885,416.10 and 147,045.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,277.40, 885,416.10 and 147,045.40 is: 220,568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,277.40 : 885,416.10 = 147,045.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,277.40/885,416.10 = 147,045.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,277.40x = 885,416.10 × 147,045.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,277.40x = 130,196,364,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,196,364,590.94/590,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,568.10

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