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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,647.25, 883,102.50 and 214,670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,647.25, 883,102.50 and 214,670.25 is: 322,053.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,647.25 : 883,102.50 = 214,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,647.25/883,102.50 = 214,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,647.25x = 883,102.50 × 214,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,647.25x = 189,575,834,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,575,834,450.63/588,647.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,053.38

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