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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,834.80, 883,252.20 and 145,602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,834.80, 883,252.20 and 145,602.80 is: 218,404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,834.80 : 883,252.20 = 145,602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,834.80/883,252.20 = 145,602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,834.80x = 883,252.20 × 145,602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,834.80x = 128,603,993,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,603,993,426.16/588,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,404.20

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