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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,724.20, 883,086.30 and 214,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,724.20, 883,086.30 and 214,698.60 is: 322,047.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,724.20 : 883,086.30 = 214,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,724.20/883,086.30 = 214,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,724.20x = 883,086.30 × 214,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,724.20x = 189,597,392,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,597,392,289.18/588,724.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,047.90

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