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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,728.20, 883,092.30 and 145,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,728.20, 883,092.30 and 145,496.20 is: 218,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,728.20 : 883,092.30 = 145,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,728.20/883,092.30 = 145,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,728.20x = 883,092.30 × 145,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,728.20x = 128,486,573,899.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,486,573,899.26/588,728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,244.30

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