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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,690.02, 883,166.25 and 214,713.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,690.02, 883,166.25 and 214,713.02 is: 322,117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,690.02 : 883,166.25 = 214,713.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,690.02/883,166.25 = 214,713.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,690.02x = 883,166.25 × 214,713.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,690.02x = 189,627,292,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,627,292,699.58/588,690.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,117.39

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