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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,822.80, 883,364.54 and 214,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,822.80, 883,364.54 and 214,844.72 is: 322,314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,822.80 : 883,364.54 = 214,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,822.80/883,364.54 = 214,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,822.80x = 883,364.54 × 214,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,822.80x = 189,786,207,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,786,207,254.23/588,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,314.64

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