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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,823.20, 883,234.80 and 145,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,823.20, 883,234.80 and 145,591.20 is: 218,386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,823.20 : 883,234.80 = 145,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,823.20/883,234.80 = 145,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,823.20x = 883,234.80 × 145,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,823.20x = 128,591,214,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,591,214,413.76/588,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,386.80

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