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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,948.50, 896,926 and 154,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,948.50, 896,926 and 154,716.50 is: 232,075.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,948.50 : 896,926 = 154,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,948.50/896,926 = 154,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,948.50x = 896,926 × 154,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,948.50x = 138,769,251,479
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,769,251,479/597,948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,075.59

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