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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,262.61, 895,882.88 and 147,984.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,262.61, 895,882.88 and 147,984.57 is: 221,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,262.61 : 895,882.88 = 147,984.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,262.61/895,882.88 = 147,984.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,262.61x = 895,882.88 × 147,984.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,262.61x = 132,576,843,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,576,843,137.12/597,262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,974.12

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