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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,818.30, 883,357.77 and 214,840.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,818.30, 883,357.77 and 214,840.22 is: 322,307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,818.30 : 883,357.77 = 214,840.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,818.30/883,357.77 = 214,840.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,818.30x = 883,357.77 × 214,840.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,818.30x = 189,780,777,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,780,777,645.51/588,818.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,307.88

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