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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,880.30, 883,320.45 and 145,648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,880.30, 883,320.45 and 145,648.30 is: 218,472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,880.30 : 883,320.45 = 145,648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,880.30/883,320.45 = 145,648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,880.30x = 883,320.45 × 145,648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,880.30x = 128,654,121,897.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,654,121,897.74/588,880.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,472.45

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