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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,215.25, 882,454.10 and 214,238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,215.25, 882,454.10 and 214,238.25 is: 321,405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,215.25 : 882,454.10 = 214,238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,215.25/882,454.10 = 214,238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,215.25x = 882,454.10 × 214,238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,215.25x = 189,055,421,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,055,421,018.13/588,215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,405.17

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