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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,739.20, 883,108.80 and 214,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,739.20, 883,108.80 and 214,713.60 is: 322,070.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,739.20 : 883,108.80 = 214,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,739.20/883,108.80 = 214,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,739.20x = 883,108.80 × 214,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,739.20x = 189,615,469,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,615,469,639.68/588,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,070.40

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