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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,531.67, 882,860.38 and 209,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,531.67, 882,860.38 and 209,486.30 is: 314,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,531.67 : 882,860.38 = 209,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,531.67/882,860.38 = 209,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,531.67x = 882,860.38 × 209,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,531.67x = 184,947,149,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,947,149,484.78/588,531.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,251.82

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