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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,877.98, 883,304.01 and 145,645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,877.98, 883,304.01 and 145,645.98 is: 218,465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,877.98 : 883,304.01 = 145,645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,877.98/883,304.01 = 145,645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,877.98x = 883,304.01 × 145,645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,877.98x = 128,649,678,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,649,678,174.38/588,877.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,465.76

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