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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,942.36, 883,403.82 and 145,710.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,942.36, 883,403.82 and 145,710.36 is: 218,563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,942.36 : 883,403.82 = 145,710.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,942.36/883,403.82 = 145,710.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,942.36x = 883,403.82 × 145,710.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,942.36x = 128,721,088,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,721,088,637.58/588,942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,563.14

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