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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,764.70, 883,211.85 and 214,868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,764.70, 883,211.85 and 214,868.70 is: 322,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,764.70 : 883,211.85 = 214,868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,764.70/883,211.85 = 214,868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,764.70x = 883,211.85 × 214,868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,764.70x = 189,774,582,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,774,582,034.10/588,764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,326.70

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