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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,444.96, 882,799.92 and 214,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,444.96, 882,799.92 and 214,469.28 is: 321,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,444.96 : 882,799.92 = 214,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,444.96/882,799.92 = 214,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,444.96x = 882,799.92 × 214,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,444.96x = 189,333,463,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,333,463,226.46/588,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,752.20

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