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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,717.68, 883,208.12 and 214,740.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,717.68, 883,208.12 and 214,740.68 is: 322,159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,717.68 : 883,208.12 = 214,740.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,717.68/883,208.12 = 214,740.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,717.68x = 883,208.12 × 214,740.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,717.68x = 189,660,712,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,660,712,270.32/588,717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,159.02

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