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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,208.50, 882,443.97 and 214,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,208.50, 882,443.97 and 214,231.50 is: 321,395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,208.50 : 882,443.97 = 214,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,208.50/882,443.97 = 214,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,208.50x = 882,443.97 × 214,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,208.50x = 189,047,295,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,047,295,359.06/588,208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,395.04

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