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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,943.36, 883,405.32 and 145,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,943.36, 883,405.32 and 145,711.36 is: 218,564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,943.36 : 883,405.32 = 145,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,943.36/883,405.32 = 145,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,943.36x = 883,405.32 × 145,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,943.36x = 128,722,190,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,722,190,608.44/588,943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,564.64

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