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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,769.20, 883,218.60 and 214,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,769.20, 883,218.60 and 214,873.20 is: 322,333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,769.20 : 883,218.60 = 214,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,769.20/883,218.60 = 214,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,769.20x = 883,218.60 × 214,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,769.20x = 189,780,006,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,780,006,881.52/588,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,333.45

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