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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,649.69, 883,106.16 and 214,672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,649.69, 883,106.16 and 214,672.69 is: 322,057.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,649.69 : 883,106.16 = 214,672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,649.69/883,106.16 = 214,672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,649.69x = 883,106.16 × 214,672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,649.69x = 189,578,772,715.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,578,772,715.01/588,649.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,057.03

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