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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,921.83, 902,873.59 and 146,516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,921.83, 902,873.59 and 146,516.45 is: 219,772.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,921.83 : 902,873.59 = 146,516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,921.83/902,873.59 = 146,516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,921.83x = 902,873.59 × 146,516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,921.83x = 132,285,828,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,285,828,324.90/601,921.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,772.44

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