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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,366.80, 882,780.60 and 214,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,366.80, 882,780.60 and 214,427.60 is: 321,725.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,366.80 : 882,780.60 = 214,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,366.80/882,780.60 = 214,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,366.80x = 882,780.60 × 214,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,366.80x = 189,292,525,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,292,525,384.56/588,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,725.37

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