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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,280.80, 882,651.60 and 214,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,280.80, 882,651.60 and 214,341.60 is: 321,596.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,280.80 : 882,651.60 = 214,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,280.80/882,651.60 = 214,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,280.80x = 882,651.60 × 214,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,280.80x = 189,188,956,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,188,956,186.56/588,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,596.35

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