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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,535.80, 896,303.70 and 154,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,535.80, 896,303.70 and 154,303.80 is: 231,455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,535.80 : 896,303.70 = 154,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,535.80/896,303.70 = 154,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,535.80x = 896,303.70 × 154,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,535.80x = 138,303,066,864.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,303,066,864.06/597,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,455.70

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