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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,727.17, 883,222.38 and 214,750.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,727.17, 883,222.38 and 214,750.17 is: 322,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,727.17 : 883,222.38 = 214,750.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,727.17/883,222.38 = 214,750.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,727.17x = 883,222.38 × 214,750.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,727.17x = 189,672,156,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,672,156,252.81/588,727.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,173.27

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