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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,709.88, 883,196.51 and 214,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,709.88, 883,196.51 and 214,732.88 is: 322,147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,709.88 : 883,196.51 = 214,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,709.88/883,196.51 = 214,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,709.88x = 883,196.51 × 214,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,709.88x = 189,651,324,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,651,324,708.60/588,709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,147.35

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