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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,495, 882,744.66 and 145,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,495, 882,744.66 and 145,263 is: 217,895.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,495 : 882,744.66 = 145,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,495/882,744.66 = 145,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,495x = 882,744.66 × 145,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,495x = 128,230,137,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,230,137,545.58/588,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,895.03

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