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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,839.70, 883,259.55 and 145,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,839.70, 883,259.55 and 145,607.70 is: 218,411.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,839.70 : 883,259.55 = 145,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,839.70/883,259.55 = 145,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,839.70x = 883,259.55 × 145,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,839.70x = 128,609,391,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,609,391,578.54/588,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,411.55

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