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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,610.76, 883,047.76 and 214,633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,610.76, 883,047.76 and 214,633.76 is: 321,998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,610.76 : 883,047.76 = 214,633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,610.76/883,047.76 = 214,633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,610.76x = 883,047.76 × 214,633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,610.76x = 189,531,860,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,531,860,988.38/588,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,998.63

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