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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,819.80, 883,360.02 and 214,841.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,819.80, 883,360.02 and 214,841.72 is: 322,310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,819.80 : 883,360.02 = 214,841.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,819.80/883,360.02 = 214,841.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,819.80x = 883,360.02 × 214,841.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,819.80x = 189,782,586,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,782,586,076.03/588,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,310.13

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