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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,783.52, 889,177.55 and 143,503.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,783.52, 889,177.55 and 143,503.65 is: 215,256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,783.52 : 889,177.55 = 143,503.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,783.52/889,177.55 = 143,503.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,783.52x = 889,177.55 × 143,503.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,783.52x = 127,600,223,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,600,223,205.54/592,783.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,256.03

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