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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,844.63, 882,160.20 and 213,867.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,844.63, 882,160.20 and 213,867.63 is: 320,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,844.63 : 882,160.20 = 213,867.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,844.63/882,160.20 = 213,867.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,844.63x = 882,160.20 × 213,867.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,844.63x = 188,665,511,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,665,511,254.33/587,844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,944.52

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