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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,807, 883,225.08 and 214,830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,807, 883,225.08 and 214,830 is: 322,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,807 : 883,225.08 = 214,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,807/883,225.08 = 214,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,807x = 883,225.08 × 214,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,807x = 189,743,243,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,743,243,936.40/588,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,250.32

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