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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,647.80, 888,971.70 and 149,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,647.80, 888,971.70 and 149,415.80 is: 224,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,647.80 : 888,971.70 = 149,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,647.80/888,971.70 = 149,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,647.80x = 888,971.70 × 149,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,647.80x = 132,826,417,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,826,417,732.86/592,647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,123.70

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