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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,843.60, 883,265.40 and 215,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,843.60, 883,265.40 and 215,012.40 is: 322,518.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,843.60 : 883,265.40 = 215,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,843.60/883,265.40 = 215,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,843.60x = 883,265.40 × 215,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,843.60x = 189,913,013,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,913,013,490.96/588,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,518.60

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