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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,716.89, 883,207.02 and 214,739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,716.89, 883,207.02 and 214,739.89 is: 322,157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,716.89 : 883,207.02 = 214,739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,716.89/883,207.02 = 214,739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,716.89x = 883,207.02 × 214,739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,716.89x = 189,659,778,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,659,778,322.03/588,716.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,157.87

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