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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,411.60, 882,626.04 and 145,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,411.60, 882,626.04 and 145,179.60 is: 217,771.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,411.60 : 882,626.04 = 145,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,411.60/882,626.04 = 145,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,411.60x = 882,626.04 × 145,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,411.60x = 128,139,295,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,139,295,436.78/588,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,771.53

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