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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,614.70, 882,922.05 and 145,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,614.70, 882,922.05 and 145,382.70 is: 218,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,614.70 : 882,922.05 = 145,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,614.70/882,922.05 = 145,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,614.70x = 882,922.05 × 145,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,614.70x = 128,361,591,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,361,591,518.54/588,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,074.05

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