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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,217.48, 882,326.38 and 144,985.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,217.48, 882,326.38 and 144,985.48 is: 217,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,217.48 : 882,326.38 = 144,985.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,217.48/882,326.38 = 144,985.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,217.48x = 882,326.38 × 144,985.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,217.48x = 127,924,513,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,924,513,720.96/588,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,478.26

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