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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,732.60, 883,098.90 and 214,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,732.60, 883,098.90 and 214,901.40 is: 322,352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,732.60 : 883,098.90 = 214,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,732.60/883,098.90 = 214,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,732.60x = 883,098.90 × 214,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,732.60x = 189,779,189,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,779,189,948.46/588,732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,352.10

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