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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,622.80, 883,065.76 and 214,645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,622.80, 883,065.76 and 214,645.76 is: 322,016.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,622.80 : 883,065.76 = 214,645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,622.80/883,065.76 = 214,645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,622.80x = 883,065.76 × 214,645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,622.80x = 189,546,321,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,546,321,185.18/588,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,016.61

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