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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,532.17, 882,861.13 and 209,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,532.17, 882,861.13 and 209,486.80 is: 314,252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,532.17 : 882,861.13 = 209,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,532.17/882,861.13 = 209,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,532.17x = 882,861.13 × 209,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,532.17x = 184,947,748,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,947,748,553.78/588,532.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,252.57

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