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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,730.70, 883,096.05 and 214,705.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,730.70, 883,096.05 and 214,705.10 is: 322,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,730.70 : 883,096.05 = 214,705.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,730.70/883,096.05 = 214,705.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,730.70x = 883,096.05 × 214,705.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,730.70x = 189,605,225,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,605,225,724.86/588,730.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,057.65

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