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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,035.36, 882,260.40 and 214,096.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,035.36, 882,260.40 and 214,096.16 is: 321,219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,035.36 : 882,260.40 = 214,096.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,035.36/882,260.40 = 214,096.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,035.36x = 882,260.40 × 214,096.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,035.36x = 188,888,563,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,888,563,760.06/588,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,219.74

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