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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,724.20, 883,217.88 and 214,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,724.20, 883,217.88 and 214,747.20 is: 322,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,724.20 : 883,217.88 = 214,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,724.20/883,217.88 = 214,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,724.20x = 883,217.88 × 214,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,724.20x = 189,668,566,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,668,566,719.94/588,724.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,168.80

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