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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,533.17, 882,862.63 and 209,487.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,533.17, 882,862.63 and 209,487.80 is: 314,254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,533.17 : 882,862.63 = 209,487.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,533.17/882,862.63 = 209,487.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,533.17x = 882,862.63 × 209,487.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,533.17x = 184,948,950,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,948,950,060.91/588,533.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,254.08

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