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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,820.80, 883,231.20 and 145,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,820.80, 883,231.20 and 145,588.80 is: 218,383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,820.80 : 883,231.20 = 145,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,820.80/883,231.20 = 145,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,820.80x = 883,231.20 × 145,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,820.80x = 128,588,570,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,588,570,530.56/588,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,383.20

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