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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,551.20, 882,826.80 and 145,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,551.20, 882,826.80 and 145,319.20 is: 217,978.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,551.20 : 882,826.80 = 145,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,551.20/882,826.80 = 145,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,551.20x = 882,826.80 × 145,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,551.20x = 128,291,684,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,291,684,314.56/588,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,978.80

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