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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,743.70, 883,115.55 and 214,718.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,743.70, 883,115.55 and 214,718.10 is: 322,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,743.70 : 883,115.55 = 214,718.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,743.70/883,115.55 = 214,718.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,743.70x = 883,115.55 × 214,718.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,743.70x = 189,620,892,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,620,892,976.46/588,743.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,077.15

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