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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,689.02, 883,164.75 and 214,712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,689.02, 883,164.75 and 214,712.02 is: 322,115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,689.02 : 883,164.75 = 214,712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,689.02/883,164.75 = 214,712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,689.02x = 883,164.75 × 214,712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,689.02x = 189,626,087,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,626,087,465.30/588,689.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,115.89

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