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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,968.41, 896,955.86 and 154,736.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,968.41, 896,955.86 and 154,736.41 is: 232,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,968.41 : 896,955.86 = 154,736.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,968.41/896,955.86 = 154,736.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,968.41x = 896,955.86 × 154,736.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,968.41x = 138,791,729,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,791,729,704.86/597,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,105.45

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