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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,728.70, 883,093.05 and 145,496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,728.70, 883,093.05 and 145,496.70 is: 218,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,728.70 : 883,093.05 = 145,496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,728.70/883,093.05 = 145,496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,728.70x = 883,093.05 × 145,496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,728.70x = 128,487,124,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,487,124,567.94/588,728.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,245.05

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