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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,694.69, 883,173.66 and 214,717.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,694.69, 883,173.66 and 214,717.69 is: 322,124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,694.69 : 883,173.66 = 214,717.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,694.69/883,173.66 = 214,717.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,694.69x = 883,173.66 × 214,717.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,694.69x = 189,633,005,130.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,633,005,130.92/588,694.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,124.54

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