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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,614.76, 883,053.76 and 214,637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,614.76, 883,053.76 and 214,637.76 is: 322,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,614.76 : 883,053.76 = 214,637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,614.76/883,053.76 = 214,637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,614.76x = 883,053.76 × 214,637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,614.76x = 189,536,681,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,536,681,005.98/588,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,004.64

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