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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,817.80, 883,357.02 and 214,839.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,817.80, 883,357.02 and 214,839.72 is: 322,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,817.80 : 883,357.02 = 214,839.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,817.80/883,357.02 = 214,839.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,817.80x = 883,357.02 × 214,839.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,817.80x = 189,780,174,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,780,174,836.83/588,817.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,307.13

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