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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,699.02, 883,179.76 and 214,722.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,699.02, 883,179.76 and 214,722.02 is: 322,130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,699.02 : 883,179.76 = 214,722.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,699.02/883,179.76 = 214,722.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,699.02x = 883,179.76 × 214,722.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,699.02x = 189,638,142,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,638,142,090.32/588,699.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,130.89

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