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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,638.60, 888,957.90 and 149,406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,638.60, 888,957.90 and 149,406.60 is: 224,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,638.60 : 888,957.90 = 149,406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,638.60/888,957.90 = 149,406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,638.60x = 888,957.90 × 149,406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,638.60x = 132,816,177,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,816,177,382.14/592,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,109.90

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