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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,719.25, 883,100.34 and 209,667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,719.25, 883,100.34 and 209,667.87 is: 314,509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,719.25 : 883,100.34 = 209,667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,719.25/883,100.34 = 209,667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,719.25x = 883,100.34 × 209,667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,719.25x = 185,157,767,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,157,767,284.08/588,719.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,509.45

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