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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,613.08, 882,141.93 and 214,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,613.08, 882,141.93 and 214,276.44 is: 321,131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,613.08 : 882,141.93 = 214,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,613.08/882,141.93 = 214,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,613.08x = 882,141.93 × 214,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,613.08x = 189,022,232,335.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,022,232,335.13/588,613.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,131.55

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