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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,645.20, 883,032.60 and 214,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,645.20, 883,032.60 and 214,749.20 is: 322,147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,645.20 : 883,032.60 = 214,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,645.20/883,032.60 = 214,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,645.20x = 883,032.60 × 214,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,645.20x = 189,630,544,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,630,544,423.92/588,645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,147.44

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