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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,808.20, 883,277.10 and 214,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,808.20, 883,277.10 and 214,912.20 is: 322,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,808.20 : 883,277.10 = 214,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,808.20/883,277.10 = 214,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,808.20x = 883,277.10 × 214,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,808.20x = 189,827,024,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,827,024,770.62/588,808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,391.95

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