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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,212.50, 882,449.98 and 214,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,212.50, 882,449.98 and 214,235.50 is: 321,401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,212.50 : 882,449.98 = 214,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,212.50/882,449.98 = 214,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,212.50x = 882,449.98 × 214,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,212.50x = 189,052,112,690.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,052,112,690.29/588,212.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,401.05

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