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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,281.80, 882,653.10 and 214,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,281.80, 882,653.10 and 214,342.60 is: 321,597.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,281.80 : 882,653.10 = 214,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,281.80/882,653.10 = 214,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,281.80x = 882,653.10 × 214,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,281.80x = 189,190,160,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,190,160,352.06/588,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,597.85

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