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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,748.70, 883,123.05 and 214,723.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,748.70, 883,123.05 and 214,723.10 is: 322,084.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,748.70 : 883,123.05 = 214,723.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,748.70/883,123.05 = 214,723.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,748.70x = 883,123.05 × 214,723.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,748.70x = 189,626,918,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,626,918,977.46/588,748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,084.65

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