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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,641.80, 888,962.70 and 149,409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,641.80, 888,962.70 and 149,409.80 is: 224,114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,641.80 : 888,962.70 = 149,409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,641.80/888,962.70 = 149,409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,641.80x = 888,962.70 × 149,409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,641.80x = 132,819,739,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,819,739,214.46/592,641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,114.70

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