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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,267.51, 880,901.82 and 144,035.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,267.51, 880,901.82 and 144,035.51 is: 216,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,267.51 : 880,901.82 = 144,035.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,267.51/880,901.82 = 144,035.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,267.51x = 880,901.82 × 144,035.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,267.51x = 126,881,142,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,881,142,903.63/587,267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,053.40

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