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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,704.63, 883,188.63 and 214,727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,704.63, 883,188.63 and 214,727.63 is: 322,139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,704.63 : 883,188.63 = 214,727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,704.63/883,188.63 = 214,727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,704.63x = 883,188.63 × 214,727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,704.63x = 189,644,996,946.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,644,996,946.90/588,704.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,139.47

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