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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,832.10, 883,248.15 and 215,000.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,832.10, 883,248.15 and 215,000.90 is: 322,501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,832.10 : 883,248.15 = 215,000.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,832.10/883,248.15 = 215,000.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,832.10x = 883,248.15 × 215,000.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,832.10x = 189,899,147,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,899,147,173.34/588,832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,501.35

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