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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,448.13, 882,803.41 and 214,471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,448.13, 882,803.41 and 214,471.13 is: 321,754.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,448.13 : 882,803.41 = 214,471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,448.13/882,803.41 = 214,471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,448.13x = 882,803.41 × 214,471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,448.13x = 189,335,839,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,335,839,960.36/588,448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,754.51

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