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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,833.70, 883,250.55 and 145,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,833.70, 883,250.55 and 145,601.70 is: 218,402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,833.70 : 883,250.55 = 145,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,833.70/883,250.55 = 145,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,833.70x = 883,250.55 × 145,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,833.70x = 128,602,781,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,602,781,605.94/588,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,402.55

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