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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,732.20, 883,098.30 and 214,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,732.20, 883,098.30 and 214,706.60 is: 322,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,732.20 : 883,098.30 = 214,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,732.20/883,098.30 = 214,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,732.20x = 883,098.30 × 214,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,732.20x = 189,607,033,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,607,033,458.78/588,732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,059.90

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