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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,672.20, 883,073.10 and 214,776.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,672.20, 883,073.10 and 214,776.20 is: 322,187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,672.20 : 883,073.10 = 214,776.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,672.20/883,073.10 = 214,776.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,672.20x = 883,073.10 × 214,776.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,672.20x = 189,663,084,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,663,084,740.22/588,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,187.94

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