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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,707.63, 883,193.13 and 214,730.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,707.63, 883,193.13 and 214,730.63 is: 322,143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,707.63 : 883,193.13 = 214,730.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,707.63/883,193.13 = 214,730.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,707.63x = 883,193.13 × 214,730.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,707.63x = 189,648,617,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,648,617,216.57/588,707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,143.98

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