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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,218.48, 882,327.88 and 144,986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,218.48, 882,327.88 and 144,986.48 is: 217,479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,218.48 : 882,327.88 = 144,986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,218.48/882,327.88 = 144,986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,218.48x = 882,327.88 × 144,986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,218.48x = 127,925,613,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,925,613,527.06/588,218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,479.76

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