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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,430.60, 881,145.90 and 144,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,430.60, 881,145.90 and 144,198.60 is: 216,297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,430.60 : 881,145.90 = 144,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,430.60/881,145.90 = 144,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,430.60x = 881,145.90 × 144,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,430.60x = 127,060,005,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,060,005,175.74/587,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,297.90

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