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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,061.08, 881,314.02 and 213,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,061.08, 881,314.02 and 213,724.44 is: 320,304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,061.08 : 881,314.02 = 213,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,061.08/881,314.02 = 213,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,061.08x = 881,314.02 × 213,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,061.08x = 188,358,345,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,358,345,388.65/588,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,304.05

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