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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,450.80, 882,676.20 and 214,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,450.80, 882,676.20 and 214,425.20 is: 321,637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,450.80 : 882,676.20 = 214,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,450.80/882,676.20 = 214,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,450.80x = 882,676.20 × 214,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,450.80x = 189,268,020,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,268,020,720.24/588,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,637.80

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