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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,209.50, 882,445.47 and 214,232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,209.50, 882,445.47 and 214,232.50 is: 321,396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,209.50 : 882,445.47 = 214,232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,209.50/882,445.47 = 214,232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,209.50x = 882,445.47 × 214,232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,209.50x = 189,048,499,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,048,499,151.78/588,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,396.54

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