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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,673.20, 883,074.60 and 214,777.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,673.20, 883,074.60 and 214,777.20 is: 322,189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,673.20 : 883,074.60 = 214,777.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,673.20/883,074.60 = 214,777.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,673.20x = 883,074.60 × 214,777.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,673.20x = 189,664,289,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,664,289,979.12/588,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,189.44

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