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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,211.50, 882,448.48 and 214,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,211.50, 882,448.48 and 214,234.50 is: 321,399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,211.50 : 882,448.48 = 214,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,211.50/882,448.48 = 214,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,211.50x = 882,448.48 × 214,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,211.50x = 189,050,908,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,050,908,888.56/588,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,399.55

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