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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,821.80, 883,363.04 and 214,843.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,821.80, 883,363.04 and 214,843.72 is: 322,313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,821.80 : 883,363.04 = 214,843.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,821.80/883,363.04 = 214,843.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,821.80x = 883,363.04 × 214,843.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,821.80x = 189,785,001,624.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,785,001,624.11/588,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,313.14

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