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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,794.20, 883,191.30 and 145,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,794.20, 883,191.30 and 145,562.20 is: 218,343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,794.20 : 883,191.30 = 145,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,794.20/883,191.30 = 145,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,794.20x = 883,191.30 × 145,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,794.20x = 128,559,268,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,559,268,648.86/588,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,343.30

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