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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,735.70, 883,103.55 and 145,503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,735.70, 883,103.55 and 145,503.70 is: 218,255.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,735.70 : 883,103.55 = 145,503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,735.70/883,103.55 = 145,503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,735.70x = 883,103.55 × 145,503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,735.70x = 128,494,834,008.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,494,834,008.14/588,735.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,255.55

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