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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,860.20, 883,304.70 and 214,883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,860.20, 883,304.70 and 214,883.08 is: 322,329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,860.20 : 883,304.70 = 214,883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,860.20/883,304.70 = 214,883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,860.20x = 883,304.70 × 214,883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,860.20x = 189,807,234,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,807,234,514.48/588,860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,329.87

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