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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,652.19, 883,109.91 and 214,675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,652.19, 883,109.91 and 214,675.19 is: 322,060.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,652.19 : 883,109.91 = 214,675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,652.19/883,109.91 = 214,675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,652.19x = 883,109.91 × 214,675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,652.19x = 189,581,787,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,581,787,720.13/588,652.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,060.79

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