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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,264.12, 895,885.13 and 147,986.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,264.12, 895,885.13 and 147,986.07 is: 221,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,264.12 : 895,885.13 = 147,986.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,264.12/895,885.13 = 147,986.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,264.12x = 895,885.13 × 147,986.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,264.12x = 132,578,518,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,578,518,820.21/597,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,976.37

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