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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,021.86, 882,240.15 and 214,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,021.86, 882,240.15 and 214,082.66 is: 321,199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,021.86 : 882,240.15 = 214,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,021.86/882,240.15 = 214,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,021.86x = 882,240.15 × 214,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,021.86x = 188,872,318,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,872,318,070.80/588,021.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,199.48

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