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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,317.52, 895,964.94 and 148,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,317.52, 895,964.94 and 148,039.32 is: 222,056.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,317.52 : 895,964.94 = 148,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,317.52/895,964.94 = 148,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,317.52x = 895,964.94 × 148,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,317.52x = 132,638,040,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,638,040,461.44/597,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,056.17

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