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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,695.19, 883,174.41 and 214,718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,695.19, 883,174.41 and 214,718.19 is: 322,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,695.19 : 883,174.41 = 214,718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,695.19/883,174.41 = 214,718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,695.19x = 883,174.41 × 214,718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,695.19x = 189,633,609,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,633,609,695.93/588,695.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,125.29

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