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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,615.70, 882,923.55 and 145,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,615.70, 882,923.55 and 145,383.70 is: 218,075.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,615.70 : 882,923.55 = 145,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,615.70/882,923.55 = 145,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,615.70x = 882,923.55 × 145,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,615.70x = 128,362,692,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,362,692,516.14/588,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,075.55

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