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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,546, 888,819 and 149,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,546, 888,819 and 149,314 is: 223,971

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,546 : 888,819 = 149,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,546/888,819 = 149,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,546x = 888,819 × 149,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,546x = 132,713,120,166
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,713,120,166/592,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,971

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