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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,971.16, 896,959.98 and 154,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,971.16, 896,959.98 and 154,739.16 is: 232,109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,971.16 : 896,959.98 = 154,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,971.16/896,959.98 = 154,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,971.16x = 896,959.98 × 154,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,971.16x = 138,794,833,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,794,833,858.82/597,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,109.58

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