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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,638.80, 888,958.20 and 149,406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,638.80, 888,958.20 and 149,406.80 is: 224,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,638.80 : 888,958.20 = 149,406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,638.80/888,958.20 = 149,406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,638.80x = 888,958.20 × 149,406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,638.80x = 132,816,399,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,816,399,995.76/592,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,110.20

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