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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,717.40, 883,207.75 and 214,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,717.40, 883,207.75 and 214,740.40 is: 322,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,717.40 : 883,207.75 = 214,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,717.40/883,207.75 = 214,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,717.40x = 883,207.75 × 214,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,717.40x = 189,660,385,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,660,385,518.10/588,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,158.62

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