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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,717.15, 883,207.38 and 214,740.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,717.15, 883,207.38 and 214,740.15 is: 322,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,717.15 : 883,207.38 = 214,740.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,717.15/883,207.38 = 214,740.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,717.15x = 883,207.38 × 214,740.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,717.15x = 189,660,084,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,660,084,188.61/588,717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,158.25

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