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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,319.20, 895,967.28 and 148,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,319.20, 895,967.28 and 148,041 is: 222,058.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,319.20 : 895,967.28 = 148,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,319.20/895,967.28 = 148,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,319.20x = 895,967.28 × 148,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,319.20x = 132,639,892,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,639,892,098.48/597,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,058.64

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