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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,650.70, 883,040.85 and 214,754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,650.70, 883,040.85 and 214,754.70 is: 322,155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,650.70 : 883,040.85 = 214,754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,650.70/883,040.85 = 214,754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,650.70x = 883,040.85 × 214,754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,650.70x = 189,637,172,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,637,172,829.50/588,650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,155.69

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