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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,778.94, 902,661.12 and 146,372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,778.94, 902,661.12 and 146,372.64 is: 219,557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,778.94 : 902,661.12 = 146,372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,778.94/902,661.12 = 146,372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,778.94x = 902,661.12 × 146,372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,778.94x = 132,124,891,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,124,891,159.76/601,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,557.19

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