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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,714.39, 883,203.26 and 214,737.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,714.39, 883,203.26 and 214,737.39 is: 322,154.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,714.39 : 883,203.26 = 214,737.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,714.39/883,203.26 = 214,737.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,714.39x = 883,203.26 × 214,737.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,714.39x = 189,656,761,818.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,656,761,818.20/588,714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,154.11

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