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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,859.20, 883,303.20 and 214,882.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,859.20, 883,303.20 and 214,882.08 is: 322,328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,859.20 : 883,303.20 = 214,882.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,859.20/883,303.20 = 214,882.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,859.20x = 883,303.20 × 214,882.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,859.20x = 189,806,028,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,806,028,886.66/588,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,328.37

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