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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,295.45, 897,446.50 and 149,016.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,295.45, 897,446.50 and 149,016.35 is: 223,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,295.45 : 897,446.50 = 149,016.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,295.45/897,446.50 = 149,016.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,295.45x = 897,446.50 × 149,016.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,295.45x = 133,734,203,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,734,203,621.35/598,295.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,525.36

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