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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,217.04, 882,279.48 and 214,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,217.04, 882,279.48 and 214,323.92 is: 321,469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,217.04 : 882,279.48 = 214,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,217.04/882,279.48 = 214,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,217.04x = 882,279.48 × 214,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,217.04x = 189,093,596,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,093,596,689.16/588,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,469.09

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