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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,639.60, 888,959.40 and 149,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,639.60, 888,959.40 and 149,407.60 is: 224,111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,639.60 : 888,959.40 = 149,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,639.60/888,959.40 = 149,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,639.60x = 888,959.40 × 149,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,639.60x = 132,817,290,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,817,290,451.44/592,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,111.40

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