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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,265.62, 895,887.38 and 147,987.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,265.62, 895,887.38 and 147,987.58 is: 221,978.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,265.62 : 895,887.38 = 147,987.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,265.62/895,887.38 = 147,987.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,265.62x = 895,887.38 × 147,987.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,265.62x = 132,580,205,318.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,580,205,318.74/597,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,978.63

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