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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,552, 888,828 and 149,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,552, 888,828 and 149,320 is: 223,980

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,552 : 888,828 = 149,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,552/888,828 = 149,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,552x = 888,828 × 149,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,552x = 132,719,796,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,719,796,960/592,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,980

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