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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,735.10, 883,102.65 and 214,903.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,735.10, 883,102.65 and 214,903.90 is: 322,355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,735.10 : 883,102.65 = 214,903.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,735.10/883,102.65 = 214,903.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,735.10x = 883,102.65 × 214,903.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,735.10x = 189,782,203,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,782,203,585.34/588,735.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,355.85

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