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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,742.20, 883,113.30 and 145,510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,742.20, 883,113.30 and 145,510.20 is: 218,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,742.20 : 883,113.30 = 145,510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,742.20/883,113.30 = 145,510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,742.20x = 883,113.30 × 145,510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,742.20x = 128,501,992,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,501,992,905.66/588,742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,265.30

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