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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,967.66, 896,954.73 and 154,735.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,967.66, 896,954.73 and 154,735.66 is: 232,104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,967.66 : 896,954.73 = 154,735.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,967.66/896,954.73 = 154,735.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,967.66x = 896,954.73 × 154,735.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,967.66x = 138,790,882,136.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,790,882,136.67/597,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,104.33

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