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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,987, 886,480.50 and 147,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,987, 886,480.50 and 147,755 is: 221,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,987 : 886,480.50 = 147,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,987/886,480.50 = 147,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,987x = 886,480.50 × 147,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,987x = 130,981,926,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,981,926,277.50/590,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,632.50

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