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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,825.20, 883,302.60 and 214,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,825.20, 883,302.60 and 214,929.20 is: 322,417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,825.20 : 883,302.60 = 214,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,825.20/883,302.60 = 214,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,825.20x = 883,302.60 × 214,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,825.20x = 189,847,521,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,847,521,175.92/588,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,417.45

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