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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,264.62, 895,885.88 and 147,986.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,264.62, 895,885.88 and 147,986.58 is: 221,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,264.62 : 895,885.88 = 147,986.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,264.62/895,885.88 = 147,986.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,264.62x = 895,885.88 × 147,986.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,264.62x = 132,579,087,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,579,087,451.49/597,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,977.13

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