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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,719, 883,099.96 and 209,667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,719, 883,099.96 and 209,667.62 is: 314,509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,719 : 883,099.96 = 209,667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,719/883,099.96 = 209,667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,719x = 883,099.96 × 209,667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,719x = 185,157,466,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,157,466,835.30/588,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,509.07

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