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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,263.61, 895,884.38 and 147,985.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,263.61, 895,884.38 and 147,985.57 is: 221,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,263.61 : 895,884.38 = 147,985.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,263.61/895,884.38 = 147,985.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,263.61x = 895,884.38 × 147,985.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,263.61x = 132,577,960,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,577,960,628.40/597,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,975.62

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