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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,843.32, 883,427.70 and 209,850.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,843.32, 883,427.70 and 209,850.80 is: 314,834.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,843.32 : 883,427.70 = 209,850.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,843.32/883,427.70 = 209,850.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,843.32x = 883,427.70 × 209,850.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,843.32x = 185,388,009,587.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,388,009,587.16/588,843.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,834.19

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