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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,952.52, 896,932 and 154,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,952.52, 896,932 and 154,720.52 is: 232,081.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,952.52 : 896,932 = 154,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,952.52/896,932 = 154,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,952.52x = 896,932 × 154,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,952.52x = 138,773,785,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,773,785,444.64/597,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,081.61

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