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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,861.20, 883,306.20 and 214,884.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,861.20, 883,306.20 and 214,884.08 is: 322,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,861.20 : 883,306.20 = 214,884.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,861.20/883,306.20 = 214,884.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,861.20x = 883,306.20 × 214,884.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,861.20x = 189,808,440,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,808,440,145.30/588,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,331.37

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