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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,725.20, 883,087.80 and 214,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,725.20, 883,087.80 and 214,699.60 is: 322,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,725.20 : 883,087.80 = 214,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,725.20/883,087.80 = 214,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,725.20x = 883,087.80 × 214,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,725.20x = 189,598,597,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,598,597,424.88/588,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,049.40

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