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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,664.58, 893,475 and 146,386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,664.58, 893,475 and 146,386.74 is: 219,574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,664.58 : 893,475 = 146,386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,664.58/893,475 = 146,386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,664.58x = 893,475 × 146,386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,664.58x = 130,792,892,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,792,892,521.50/595,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,574.74

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