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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,718.90, 883,210.02 and 214,741.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,718.90, 883,210.02 and 214,741.90 is: 322,160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,718.90 : 883,210.02 = 214,741.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,718.90/883,210.02 = 214,741.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,718.90x = 883,210.02 × 214,741.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,718.90x = 189,662,197,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,662,197,793.84/588,718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,160.88

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