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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,967.62, 896,954.68 and 154,735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,967.62, 896,954.68 and 154,735.62 is: 232,104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,967.62 : 896,954.68 = 154,735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,967.62/896,954.68 = 154,735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,967.62x = 896,954.68 × 154,735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,967.62x = 138,790,838,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,790,838,521.70/597,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,104.27

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