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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,011.44, 897,038.33 and 148,734.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,011.44, 897,038.33 and 148,734.65 is: 223,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,011.44 : 897,038.33 = 148,734.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,011.44/897,038.33 = 148,734.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,011.44x = 897,038.33 × 148,734.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,011.44x = 133,420,683,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,420,683,548.06/598,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,107.24

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