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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,423.44, 881,136 and 144,191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,423.44, 881,136 and 144,191.44 is: 216,287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,423.44 : 881,136 = 144,191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,423.44/881,136 = 144,191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,423.44x = 881,136 × 144,191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,423.44x = 127,052,268,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,052,268,675.84/587,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,287.37

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