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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,961.86, 883,433.07 and 145,729.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,961.86, 883,433.07 and 145,729.86 is: 218,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,961.86 : 883,433.07 = 145,729.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,961.86/883,433.07 = 145,729.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,961.86x = 883,433.07 × 145,729.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,961.86x = 128,742,577,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,742,577,610.47/588,961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,592.38

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