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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,316, 892,961.04 and 146,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,316, 892,961.04 and 146,039 is: 219,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,316 : 892,961.04 = 146,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,316/892,961.04 = 146,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,316x = 892,961.04 × 146,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,316x = 130,407,137,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,407,137,320.56/595,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,055.32

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