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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,265.51, 880,898.82 and 144,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,265.51, 880,898.82 and 144,033.51 is: 216,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,265.51 : 880,898.82 = 144,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,265.51/880,898.82 = 144,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,265.51x = 880,898.82 × 144,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,265.51x = 126,878,948,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,878,948,999.46/587,265.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,050.40

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