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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,861.35, 882,809.29 and 209,566.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,861.35, 882,809.29 and 209,566.10 is: 314,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,861.35 : 882,809.29 = 209,566.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,861.35/882,809.29 = 209,566.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,861.35x = 882,809.29 × 209,566.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,861.35x = 185,006,895,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,006,895,011.11/588,861.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,177.35

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