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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,650.57, 883,107.47 and 214,673.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,650.57, 883,107.47 and 214,673.57 is: 322,058.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,650.57 : 883,107.47 = 214,673.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,650.57/883,107.47 = 214,673.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,650.57x = 883,107.47 × 214,673.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,650.57x = 189,579,828,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,579,828,863.03/588,650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,058.35

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