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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,219.98, 882,330.13 and 144,987.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,219.98, 882,330.13 and 144,987.98 is: 217,482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,219.98 : 882,330.13 = 144,987.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,219.98/882,330.13 = 144,987.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,219.98x = 882,330.13 × 144,987.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,219.98x = 127,927,263,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,927,263,241.84/588,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,482.01

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