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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,710.63, 883,197.63 and 214,733.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,710.63, 883,197.63 and 214,733.63 is: 322,148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,710.63 : 883,197.63 = 214,733.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,710.63/883,197.63 = 214,733.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,710.63x = 883,197.63 × 214,733.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,710.63x = 189,652,228,681.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,652,228,681.31/588,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,148.47

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