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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,826.80, 883,240.20 and 145,594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,826.80, 883,240.20 and 145,594.80 is: 218,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,826.80 : 883,240.20 = 145,594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,826.80/883,240.20 = 145,594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,826.80x = 883,240.20 × 145,594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,826.80x = 128,595,180,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,595,180,270.96/588,826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,392.20

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