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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,573.20, 882,859.80 and 145,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,573.20, 882,859.80 and 145,341.20 is: 218,011.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,573.20 : 882,859.80 = 145,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,573.20/882,859.80 = 145,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,573.20x = 882,859.80 × 145,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,573.20x = 128,315,902,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,315,902,763.76/588,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,011.80

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