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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,757.80, 883,367.10 and 214,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,757.80, 883,367.10 and 214,818.60 is: 322,311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,757.80 : 883,367.10 = 214,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,757.80/883,367.10 = 214,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,757.80x = 883,367.10 × 214,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,757.80x = 189,763,683,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,763,683,708.06/588,757.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,311.97

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