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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,532.67, 882,861.88 and 209,487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,532.67, 882,861.88 and 209,487.30 is: 314,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,532.67 : 882,861.88 = 209,487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,532.67/882,861.88 = 209,487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,532.67x = 882,861.88 × 209,487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,532.67x = 184,948,351,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,948,351,514.12/588,532.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,253.33

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