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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,667.20, 883,000.80 and 145,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,667.20, 883,000.80 and 145,435.20 is: 218,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,667.20 : 883,000.80 = 145,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,667.20/883,000.80 = 145,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,667.20x = 883,000.80 × 145,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,667.20x = 128,419,397,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,419,397,948.16/588,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,152.80

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