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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,273.40, 880,910.10 and 213,564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,273.40, 880,910.10 and 213,564.60 is: 320,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,273.40 : 880,910.10 = 213,564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,273.40/880,910.10 = 213,564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,273.40x = 880,910.10 × 213,564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,273.40x = 188,131,213,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,131,213,142.46/587,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,346.90

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