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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,943.86, 883,406.07 and 145,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,943.86, 883,406.07 and 145,711.86 is: 218,565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,943.86 : 883,406.07 = 145,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,943.86/883,406.07 = 145,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,943.86x = 883,406.07 × 145,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,943.86x = 128,722,741,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,722,741,594.99/588,943.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,565.39

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