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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,023.88, 882,243.16 and 214,084.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,023.88, 882,243.16 and 214,084.68 is: 321,202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,023.88 : 882,243.16 = 214,084.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,023.88/882,243.16 = 214,084.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,023.88x = 882,243.16 × 214,084.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,023.88x = 188,874,744,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,874,744,590.79/588,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,202.51

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